Switching from wired connection to wireless? So this is what I think I need to do: - Delete the printer in Windows XP "printers &amp; faxes" - Uninstall printer drivers &amp; all printer software - Follow manual instructions to set up printer wirelessly Does...
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Cindy, you're advice is the only solution I found to connecting this printer wirelessly, thank you, we had used the printer hard wired for about a year, but wanted to move it across the room, and I couldn't find any mention of how to connect the printer, I had entered the password correctly but didn't realize that I needed to re-enter the access point name manually even though the printer already listed it as an option, this advice was a life saver Also, when switching from direct wired to wireless it's confusing on the computer, even after connecting the printer via the printer control panel, I was still getting an error message saying the printer was offline, and finally figured out that the printer listed in the control panel on the pc, was theoretically a separate printer, the "old" printer, the computer recognizing it as hard wired and seeing it added wirelessly as a new printer, now named in the control panel separately as "Canon MP560 WS" instead of "Canon MP560", but again Windows didn't automatically add the wirelessly connected printer, it had to be added, and looked to be the "old" printer you're advice was most helpful and the only place I saw it listed, no less, but even after clearing the hurdle of setting up the connection on the printer itself, I still had a ways to go
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I too thought it would be as simple as plugging it in. After trying on my own without success, I called a neighbor who was able to get the new printer working in no time. He said to click on the computer control panel and where it says devices or printers right click on printer change to "default printer." I hope this works for you. Good Luck.
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when you run the installer either off cd or by downloading it from brother it asks you what kind of connection you choose wireless. for the first install make sure to connect the usb cable as it will auto program your wifi settings & password for you. if not you will have to set it up manually through the OSD then choose wireless during driver install and it will auto-locate the printer on the network.
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Load printer driver software 1st and select wireless mode or use a USB cable. I have mine hooked up to a wireless HP All in one, old Epson 1400 photo printer and HP Laser Jet Color printer. Hope that helps.
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Joyce, The printer is truly wireless IF your computers are part of a LAN (local area network). It is across this network that the computers and the "wireless" printer communicate with each other. We have two computers and various other assundry wireless devices all of which have wirless access to the same printer. It is also easy to setup. I hope this helps. Bill
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No, the printer is not wireless. It comes with an Ethernet and a USB port. You can try to use an ETHERNET to WiFi adapter. You'll want to setup the printer wired to start, then add the adapter and make sure the adapter uses the same IP you set the wired up with. Hope that helps.
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You say that it is connected to a Modem - is your modem a wireless gateway? Or do you have your printer connected to your router (many people confuse routers and modems)? in either case, you should be able to access your printer wirelessly from your laptop directly through your wireless network.
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That is how I have mine working. One note of caution: For it to work properly, you should first hook it up directly to each computer you want to switch to a wireless USB Hub. That way, when you install your USB Hub, it'll automatically find the printer. What brand of USB Wireless hub are you using?
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This machine is meant for working with wireless network. Download the software or use the cd provided with the printer. Install the full driver without paperport. When asked if want to use the usb for setup, donot use the usb. Instead let the computer search for the printer and then install this printer on the computer you want to use for printing. Do this on every computer on the wireless netwrk of you want to use every computer for printing.
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I'm having the same problem. I've called Canon twice and their tech support is useless. The Canon is replacing a HP all in one printer that never had a wifi connection problem. I also use a Xerox printer with wifi and also never have a problem with that printer.
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Sorry should have clarified - I'm just trying to use a direct, simple wired connection using a USB interface cable directly from my laptop to the printer. It doesn't seem to come online. Have you tried just doing a wired print on a cable that is greater than 6 feet?
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The printer itself needs to be plugged into a network via ethernet. You can print wirelessly from a computer to the printer as long as the printer itself is connected via ethernet. You do not need to connect a cable from your printer to your computer in order to print using this printer.
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Re connecting to network. U can't really connect wirelessly. It was very easy after I used USB directly connected to pc. Once that step was completed, I used the WPS function on my router and on faceplate of printer to sync up. It all worked fine for me.
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By wireless, u need to install the software, and it will set up the printer for. By the connecting the printer by usb,and if it has the sw as part of os great if not u need to install the sw. It is a nice net book and my niece loves it.
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Mary, Sorry for the late response. I looked at the other responses and there may be some confusion here. You asked about internet connections and the answers were mostly related to the actual printer connection. What follows are answers to both questions: 1) To use the printer, you do not need to be connected to the internet. The printer includes a CD with all of the software needed to operate the printer. Software updates would have to be accomplished via an internet connection however. 2) Connecting the printer to your computer can be accomplished via either a) USB (direct connection between computer and printer), b) wired network (through your network router or switch) or c) WiFi (through your wireless access point or wireless router.) One feature I liked on this printer is that is does have a wired network connection. Many printers have wireless built-in but no wired connection and I am not a fan of wireless. Hope this helps. Thanks, David
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Start at page 5 in the network installation guide. READ IT VERY CAREFULLY. You have to know your SSID and wep of your wireless network. I had to go over it several times before I got mine to work. If you didn't receive the network installation guide, try going to the Epson support web site to get it. You might try customer support if all else fails. I've used Epson 610, went through 3 of them within 18 months or less. I'm using a Kodak now, much better printer. GOOD LUCK
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This is not a wireless printer, the WiFi version is M401dw. You need either a USB cable or Ethernet. The USB cable is probably easier to configure. Using an Ethernet makes it a network printer. But even with the USB cable you can still share the printer on your wireless network so you don't really need the wireless version.