Can I make the MP 780 Wireless? I have disconnected my desktop (which is where the Canon was connected) and am now running two laptops through a Linksys wireless router. At this point, I cannot print. What's the best course of action? Can I make the MP 780 Wireless? I have disconnected my desktop (which is where the Canon was connected) and am now running two laptops through a Linksys wireless router. At this point, I cannot... » Read More Can I make the MP 780 Wireless? I have disconnected my desktop (which is where the Canon was connected) and am now running two laptops through a Linksys wireless router. At this point, I cannot print. What's the best course of action? « Show Less
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Buy a print server that will connect into your wireless router. You can find generic ones for about$50, Lexmark also makes one but it goes for $150.
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Apparently it's not possible. Also, not possible to connect the MP780 to anything because it uses a USB A connection. No one makes a USB A to A connector!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Help!! Is it possible to connect a Mac G5 and a Dell 9100 PC simultaneous to the Canon Pixma MP780? If so, what do I need?
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How do you connect a Mac G5, and a Dell dimension 9100 to the Cannon Pixma 780 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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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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No. The wireless printer is not a hotspot or access point that will broadcast a wireless signal that will allow your computer that has the Belkin adapter to connect wirelessly.
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We have the Canon connected to a PC that is running XP. We connect wirelessly with a MacBook Pro. The printer works just fine with both.
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This printer features an ethernet connection, meaning it can be networked and used by multiple computers. If you are using the USB connection, you would need to connect it to a print server for sharing.I recommend the networked option. The guide should include a walkthrough for setting it up.
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I use mine wireless from my laptop, but I access it through my home network, as the printer is connected to my desktop computer. It isn't set up to go wireless in the modern sense. Also, I have experienced issues when not all the computers in the network are on the same version of windows. If it were a modern wireless printer you wouldn't have these types of issues. It's an older model, but it is a WORKHORSE of a printer, it's duty cycle rating is FIFTY THOUSAND pages per month!I don't believe I will ever wear this printer out, which is OK because I love it!
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I was able to resolve connectivity issue with wired connection. My printer connected to my router using ethernet cable. I couldn't connect printer to router wireless even after two hours with Samsung support. Also I have to use Samsung Easy printer manager on each of my computers every time I turn off/on my router. I know it is problem with router, not with a printer. I still recommend this printer for anyone who consider it.
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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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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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join the crowd.. My printer was delivered with a bad Wifi chip. I was told where to take it to be repaired by the Canon people. Low and behold that wasn't the only problem. They said it had another broken chip and for me to return the printer. I never got to print one single paper. The whole process took over two months. Needless to say I will never buy a Canon product. Sorry you are having a problem too............
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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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You can print over a wireless network but you cannot send documents from the printer to a computer. You have to buy the extra piece which is about $100. Didn't opt for it, but may in the future. If you have a USB drive, you can just scan documents onto the Drive and pull it up on the computer.
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This model is network capable, it can be connected by cable to a wireless router which would then provide wireless access to the printer by other computers in your network. MF4570dw is the wireless model of this printer.
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This printer isn't designated as a wireless unit; there would be a "W" somewhere in the last three letters of the model number if it were. However, you might find a router that would go from networked to wireless. Personally, I'd rather get one that's designed to be used the way I plan to use it, which is what I did (for security reasons). Brother has several wireless multi-function printers, so you can just buy what you want.
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If the printer has no wireless connection you must first put through USB port on a PC or laptop to be shared over the network, this router is to access internet anywhere but must be connected to the network cable. There is another product that can meet your need is called wireless print server, you can search and find Amazon.
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You rock man for posting this! what happen with me is that I attached a Wii to the network and it took the printer's IP address! Making the Ip address of the printer static is the key. This way, my computers aren't knocking on the addresses of other devices looking for the printer! :)Thanks again!