Anyone using with a wireless print server ? I've used this printer for a year, and it works well. IN retrospect, I wish I had spent a little more and got one with built in networking. Is anyone using this printer succesfully with a wireless print server ? If so, which one. The Canon site sells the Silex printer server, so presumably it works. But its $100, whereas there are many well reviewed wireless print servers for less than $50. But I can't be sure if they work. Thanks. Anyone using with a wireless print server ? I've used this printer for a year, and it works well. IN retrospect, I wish I had spent a little more and got one with built in networking. Is... » Read More Anyone using with a wireless print server ? I've used this printer for a year, and it works well. IN retrospect, I wish I had spent a little more and got one with built in networking. Is anyone using this printer succesfully with a wireless print server ? If so, which one. The Canon site sells the Silex printer server, so presumably it works. But its $100, whereas there are many well reviewed wireless print servers for less than $50. But I can't be sure if they work. Thanks. « Show Less
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I think there is a way to get it to work with Bonjour but I haven't been able to get it to work. I'm in the same boat as you... Oh well, a little walking and stairs never hurts. I only paid $105 for this on a lightning deal.
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It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies at all. A lase printer has more expensive toner, but lasts a long time. It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies... » Read More It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies at all. A lase printer has more expensive toner, but lasts a long time. « Show Less
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I use a Brother J825DW, a multifunction, wireless printer that is relatively cheap right here on Amazon. The quality, even when printing to discs, is exceptionally good. After using this printer at home for a few months, I replaced all the printers at work with the same model. Being able to replace each color ink cartridge individually was a huge, huge plus!
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I too am waiting on this answer before I make a purchase. I was told that all wireless printers have the option to turn off the wireless but want to be certain of that. Can somebody please comment on this?
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Hello Ed, I would not purchase this unit. They do not manufacture this unit anymore and you will be hard pressed to find any support for it . I know you are probably looking for a very compact unit. after this did not work for me I purchased HP officejet 100 Mobile printer . It works on the Bluetooth band and is very easy to set up . I know this is a lot bigger than the unit you are probably looking for but this hp has a lot smaller footprint than most printers and is an excellent unit . I'm telling you if you purchase this unit you will be very happy with its performance and ease of use. Good Luck and I hope this helped you out. Allen Tulkoff Hello Ed, I would not purchase this unit. They do not manufacture this unit anymore and you will be hard pressed to find any support for it . I know you are probably looking for a very compact unit. after this did not work for me I purchased HP officejet 100 Mobile printer . It works on the Bluetooth band and is very easy to set up . I know this is a lot bigger than the unit you are probably looking for but this hp has a lot smaller footprint than most printers and is an excellent unit . I'm telling you if you purchase this unit you will be very happy with its performance and ease of use.... » Read More Hello Ed, I would not purchase this unit. They do not manufacture this unit anymore and you will be hard pressed to find any support for it . I know you are probably looking for a very compact unit. after this did not work for me I purchased HP officejet 100 Mobile printer . It works on the Bluetooth band and is very easy to set up . I know this is a lot bigger than the unit you are probably looking for but this hp has a lot smaller footprint than most printers and is an excellent unit . I'm telling you if you purchase this unit you will be very happy with its performance and ease of use. Good Luck and I hope this helped you out. Allen Tulkoff « Show Less
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I purchased a Canon PIXMA MX340 and never had much success with it. It was very slow and printing with it was 'hit or miss'. I opted to donate it and purchase another brand that was not wireless. I do not know if 'wireless' had anything to do with the problems I had, but also in my case, the alarm light stayed on more often than not.
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I have another model Canon printer that I just purchased new. I did this on this one. I haven't had it long enough to run out of ink, but if this works it makes Canon the best printer to buy. I may upgrade to a better canon.I had an HP. It was an older HP AIO with no monitors on it. I think HP sent a code to all the old ones to disable everything but the printer as my scanner no longer works no matter what I do. I googled it, and there are tons of people who've posted the same exact problem with odler HP printers.
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I will answer this but I'm new to being in an office. I had an HP and it was tempermental. It worked when it wanted to, or so it seems. Then by sitting idle the ink dried out and they are very expensive. Now I have a Canon and I can not believe how fast it prints. And I learned quickly how to scan and send. Would I recommend this? Darn tootin! Great machine and the toner costs a lot less and last longer. Joh
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Does anyone have a library of Canon or Epson printer service manuals? We sell many different obsolete yet brand new Canon and Epson printers and occasionally we need to offer support.Thanks,http://www.thequickshipwarehouse.com/
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I believe it would since you can print from your computer, wirelessly; but, in truth, I don't use the wireless capability. I suggest one of two things, or both: download the manual and read it; or, call Canon sales directly. It's a fine printer. I prefer my old Pixma MP800's controls and physical function; but this one prints pics much nicer. Little change in how it works overall, differences in software, etc. I fell right into it, having had my 800. I like this one's rear paper feeder - set the cassette to 8.5 x 11; and, anything else goes down the shute automatically, its size determined by the brain, depending upon how the feed holder is set. I believe it would since you can print from your computer, wirelessly; but, in truth, I don't use the wireless capability. I suggest one of two things, or both: download the manual and read it; or, call Canon sales directly. It's a fine printer. I prefer my old Pixma MP800's controls and physical function; but this one prints pics much nicer. Little change in how it works overall, differences in software, etc. I fell right into it, having had my 800. I like this one's rear paper feeder - set the cassette to 8.5 x 11; and, anything else goes down the shute automatically, its size determined... » Read More I believe it would since you can print from your computer, wirelessly; but, in truth, I don't use the wireless capability. I suggest one of two things, or both: download the manual and read it; or, call Canon sales directly. It's a fine printer. I prefer my old Pixma MP800's controls and physical function; but this one prints pics much nicer. Little change in how it works overall, differences in software, etc. I fell right into it, having had my 800. I like this one's rear paper feeder - set the cassette to 8.5 x 11; and, anything else goes down the shute automatically, its size determined by the brain, depending upon how the feed holder is set. « 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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Xerox has a wireless adapter you can use to connect the printer to a wireless network, it is pretty expensive (around $180-$200) but has an embedded Xerox web server to manage it. You can get a wireless Ethernet hub/switch a lot cheaper and printers work fine on them, I have 3 IOGear wireless hubs at home, cost around $60/each, easy to setup and haven't had one problem with them in almost 2 years... they only have 100M ports but for a little more others are available with 1G ports (100M is fine for the devices I have on them).
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No, this is not a wireless printer. But it's a great Printer, built like a tank. I've been using a IP6600D for 10 years and it's never failed to work. Prints great photos. I also have a IP6700D printer, it's just the latest version of the IP6600D. I just notice the above post about printing wirelessly from your infrared-enabled mobile camera phone, or a compatible Bluetooth device using the optional USB Bluetooth adapter on the IP6700D Printer. I wasn't aware that the adapter was available for the IP6700D printer.
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I both this printer for 2 people I know. It was simple setup and very good print quality. The wireless printing is great because both people use laptops. I would say yes it is a very good value.
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Hi Linda-The 495 is definitely a low-end printer, so depending on how many years you've had it, and how heavily you used it, it may have just reached it's life expectancy. Mine is still operational after three years, but for the last year it's really gotten heavy use. The ink is starting to leak and smear and the WiFi connection keeps kicking in and out. But, I just bought a replacement - an MX720 series which seems good so far. I've also had excellent service from my other Canon printer - an MX870. I like these better because of automatic two-sided copying. In general, Canon PIXMA printers have served me well, and as always you get what you pay for. Maybe time for you to upgrade. Hi Linda-The 495 is definitely a low-end printer, so depending on how many years you've had it, and how heavily you used it, it may have just reached it's life expectancy. Mine is still operational after three years, but for the last year it's really gotten heavy use. The ink is starting to leak and smear and the WiFi connection keeps kicking in and out. But, I just bought a replacement - an MX720 series which seems good so far. I've also had excellent service from my other Canon printer - an MX870. I like these better because of automatic two-sided copying. In general, Canon PIXMA... » Read More Hi Linda-The 495 is definitely a low-end printer, so depending on how many years you've had it, and how heavily you used it, it may have just reached it's life expectancy. Mine is still operational after three years, but for the last year it's really gotten heavy use. The ink is starting to leak and smear and the WiFi connection keeps kicking in and out. But, I just bought a replacement - an MX720 series which seems good so far. I've also had excellent service from my other Canon printer - an MX870. I like these better because of automatic two-sided copying. In general, Canon PIXMA printers have served me well, and as always you get what you pay for. Maybe time for you to upgrade. « Show Less
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Avoid. The printer is terrible. Wifi forgets connections. Drivers need to be reinstalled every time you print because the stop working. Look for any other device. This one has cost me hours and hours of work as well as the expense of laying a cabled link just to get some response our of the device
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Wireless connection has not been successful for me. I have mine on an ethernet connection, and that is working out. I do have to connect via USB to configure the printer, however. The setup is kind of kludgy, but it works. It does require an intel-based mac to have full functionality, but will work with older models using a generic postscript driver.