can this be used to set up a printer as wireless?
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I don't think you can make a printer that doesn't have wireless capabilities into one that does. Definitely not with this adapter. Is that what you were asking? If you were wondering if this will let your computer talk to a wireless router, and then the router talks to a wireless printer --then yes. But this thing plugs into a computer -- not a printer.
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I do not think so. Found the following info online,"You can get adaptors to give you wireless for a USB or parallel printer. About 25 usually. They are a different thing from the USB dongle you plug into your laptop. Jim - See more at: http://www.4networking.biz/forum/ViewTopic/56937?page=1#p463702" Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Yes, but it is not AirPrint compatible so you will have to download the software from the CD that comes with the printer. This really has not been a big deal for me, as you only have to install the software once then never have to even open it. Besides that, if you are using a wired connection I don't THINK you have to install the software at all.
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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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This printer is not a wireless printer. You have to connect it directly to a router (with Ethernet cable) and the router can send out the wireless signal.
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It will work wirelessly. I have only the power cord plugged into mine. All printing I have done to this device has been over my wireless network, including from a PC, tablet, and iPhone.
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You need a router with USB port and printer capable or USB printer to Wifi adapter.Read http://www.ricksdailytips.com/convert-usb-printer-to-wireless/
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Yes you can. In fact, that's the same setup I have. Just activate the wireless on the printer and connect the desktop via an USB. Your laptop will seek out the wireless connection. Good luck.
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Its not a wireless printer so I am not sure if that would work. Reach out to HP and you can chat with them. They can give you a definite answer
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Printer can be setup "wired" - with USB or Ethernet. If "wireless" then you do need a WiFi modem/router.
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It should be. I don;t thinkthe unit cares what kind of printer it is. If's its a WIFI router it should work
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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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I dont think that will work. It will serve you better to just connect the printer to one computer and setup a network for printer so that multiple computers on your network can print from it.
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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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Yes you can! If you ever want to upgrade to a wireless printer, WI-fi is very easy to set up with this computer and a router. Also, this is an awesome computer!!!
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Connect it directly to your router and assign it a static I.P. address then all your devices regardless of how they are connected, wired, wireless will be able to print to this printer. There's really no need to have a wireless printer ever.
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In theory, yes you can. It operates on a wireless 802.11 connection. Two caveats: 1) some people have reported problems in making wireless connections with this and other HP printers; and 2) you have to setup the wireless connection initially through the USB port, i.e., it has to be connected to your computer to setup the wireless connection.