Can this printer be wired to desktop rather than operation wireless only?
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Yes, with a USB cable, but you have to purchase a cable separately (if you don't already have one).
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If you mean can you connect this to a computer to use it to connect to a wireless printer, the answer is yes. IF you are asking can you use this to plug into the printer so your computer can connect wirelessly (making the printer go from a wired printer to a wireless printer) -- I would need significantly more information than provided. The likely answer is NO. However, some printers support usb functionality such as hard drives, etc... however, in all those situations they are recently made and I would imagine that wireless is already built into them. I have never heard of a situation where this was possible. There are ways to connect a wired printer to your wireless network system and have it respond like a wireless printer. You might want to review this article.... http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/56660252-79/able-computer-connect-connected.html.csp
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This particular printer is not wireless but the M1212WNF is... W = Wireless N = Network
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Yes. If you use the software to set up the printer (which is wired), your computer will be able to print to it over your wireless network. Be advised: It is advertised as a Google Cloud Enabled printer. That function no longer works. Brother has stated that they are working to address it, but it is currently not working on this printer.UPDATE: The latest firmware addresses the Google Cloud Print issue
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No, not a true wireless printer, but can be connected to a network and accessed via cloud printing to be considered a "wireless" printer.
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Not a silly question at all. I was asking the exact same thing. Lot's of info about connecting to a cell phone, tablet etc., but not a word about printing to a desktop wirelessly. They really need to clarify this on the product info page. Thanks to all those who answered....a fellow confused Amazon shopper
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If you have a network set up, any computer hooked up to that can print to it w/out bring directly connected. It's been a while since I've used this printer, but I don't think it's truly wireless. (It is a great printer though, I bought several for work.)
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Hi! I have no idea...but I do print from other lap and desktops wirelessly with no problem.
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I can't imagine why you couldn't, as long as you have the right cable or wireless connection. You might also need to load the driver software, if your printer's an older one.
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No you can't.....it comes with wired connections only. you might be able to add a wireless receiver and plug it in, but that might be problematic as the printer already goes off line and with the wired connection and there are problems getting it to go back on....we don't know why, but it did the same thing with the first 430dn we had and it's now doing it with the second brand new 430dn that was replaced by Ricoh under warranty. Make sure you buy a service contract for your new machine because you'll need it! Oh yeah and the second one is giving print issues just as the first one did.
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The printer is not wireless. It is simply a good basic printer. Photos are great but it doesn't do much.
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You can still use this printer with USB, wireless is a new feature that is sometimes more convenient for network use. As to price, it is a very good value.
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Sure it can be - although if you have it set up for wireless capability, you'll find it on your network. If you just hardwire it to your computer, it is a true standalone printer.
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Hi BrendaYou can connect a Desktop (if it is wireless or has a wireless card) to this printer. I have three wireless laptops and one desktop connected to it. You can use a USB cable if your desktop does not have a wireless setup.
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My guess is no as the printer is not wireless and uses a USB cable for connection to the computer.
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No you must connect the printer to an Ethernet connection then it prints over thee network.
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I have only used it with a switch between two computers. It doesn't have wireless capabilities; but I believe it would work as a network printer, when a computer is configured to allow it.