I never had a wireless printer before. I found ...
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I never had a wireless printer before.  I found it really difficult to set up.  Then I unplugged it to go on vacation and it lost all the wireless settings and wouldn't let me complete a new setup.  I currently have it plugged into my wifi router with CAT6 cable.  I really couldn't believe that they didn't furnish a cable from printer to CPU anymore.  I used to do tech stuff at the small public library where I worked and have set up many, may printers and computers.  This is the first printer I ever unpacked that didn't provide a cable.  Otherwise it seems to print OK; I haven't tried to scan anything yet.
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I don't know why it took me so long to order this printer.  I read the reviews and had it in my cart for months, thinking maybe one day I'll try it.  I really wanted a wireless printer, but the reviews are so varied, so many random problems and people either love it or hate it.  When the price dropped to $49.99 recently, I went for it.

It was so simple to set up.  I opened the box, removed the packing and tape, inserted the cartridges and was off and running.  I followed the on screen prompts and entered my wifi password right on the printer.  I then went to the HP website to install the software, it took just a few minutes.  I only do casual printing:  coupons, letters, copies, etc.  Everything I printed has worked as it should and the print quality is pretty good.  I set up my desktop, laptop and android tablet and all print right away with the wifi.  I love how the little paper holder pops out when a print job is in process.

I don't scan often, but I did test that feature and it works wonderful. I scanned a picture and by the time I got to my laptop in another room, the file was in my Documents folder.  I don't know why there are so many problems for some people with this printer, but for me, it's been the easiest and fastest setup that I've ever had for a printer.
4482889
This is my favorite printer I've ever owned. My last printer I never figured out how to set it up to print wirelessly, I mean maybe I'm the idiot or maybe the instructions were just garbage. Although it was also a Canon. But this one had the easiest set up instructions and literally made it idiot proof which was awesome for me.
4658764
The printer itself is like most others.  The only thing I didn't like about it, was the steps to set it up using wireless.  Not sure if I was doing it wrong or not, but had to use NFC on my phone, to get to the wireless setup to put in my wireless passcode.  Then I could install it on the PC.
2154627
I don't know why, but I thought it was , "wireless capable"
I wanted a cheap wireless printer, so I guess I can blame myself. I thought I ready it was wireless. I searched for , "wireless" printers, and this came up.
Otherwise, it works well. It prints.
If you want a WIRELESS printer, really make sure it is.
3721119
The reason I bought this particular printer (and, I'm guessing, the biggest reason most other people bought it) is because it was a cheap wireless laser printer. The problem, as anyone can see by reading the reviews, has been the installation of the printer on a home wireless network.

I'm here to tell you, DO NOT use the included wireless setup software. I have a  64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate desktop and a Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3 laptop, both on a wireless LAN. I spent hours trying to get the printer to work with the wireless LAN using the included instructions and software to no avail.

Exasperated, I uninstalled everything having to do with the printer from both computers. I then turned on the printer (remember, it's not installed on my computers now) and used both computers' Windows "Add Printers" feature in Control Panel and gee, whaddya know, Windows found the wireless printer on the network, installed the drivers, and successfully printed a test page!

Recently I needed to print from my work laptop while I had it at home, so I connected the work laptop wirelessly to my LAN and installed the printer the same way - used "Add Printers", and it worked like a charm.

Other than that, I love the printer - quiet, fast, I can print from anywhere in the house, and the printer can sit for months unused and no ink cartridge to dry out.
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Very easy to set up this wireless printer.  Have 3 computers with 3 different Windows OS's.  No problems.  (I did have to find a way to keep the printer from going to sleep as it didn't like to be woken up. But if a computer illiterate like me can figure it out, I can't count that against it)
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Okay, so we all bought/ are going to buy this printer for the aspects I listed in the title.

Only snag for me when I bought it was the wireless. Some people got it to work, some didn't. I was one of those who failed. Every time I wanted to print I had to plug the USB in, not too bad, but still I wanted more.

I tried, tried, tried and gave up on getting the wireless to work. The amount of stress trying to get it to work vs. the problem of having to plug in the USB cable just wasn't worth it. Until today...

I had all the drivers and software installed, but I figured there might be an updated driver/software. There is.

I'm pretty sure linking to the driver or any website is prohibited on amazon reviews, so you'll just have to find it yourself. Here are the steps:

1. Google 'ML-1865W PrintD.exe'
2. Click 'See All Downloads' under the 'Downloads' area.
3. Click the 'Driver' tab.
4. Download 'Print Driver (Driver) (ver. 3.11.34.00:10)' [I am using windows 7 64-bit, this should work for any version of windows you're running]
5. Run the software, Make sure your printer is ON. Not plugged in your USB.
6. It should find your printer, click install the drivers, not the wireless option.
7. Everything should go smooth, and wireless comes after driver install. [I had previous drivers installed, I did not uninstall anything, this worked fine.]
8. Click 'Print test page'
9. Jump for joy when your printer prints its test page and it's not physically connected to your computer!

Any questions feel free to post here and I'll help as much as I can, because I am quiet happy this works like this now.
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Instruction may be a bit confusing.  If you have a wireless/wired router, always choose "Install Printer Driver" when you first set it up and add more computers. Keep following page 22 on the instruction.
The printer is amazingly fast, and I already like it.  In particular, I can click on "print" on my laptop 1st floor, and pick up the paper on the 2nd floor...  Sweet~
3651386
I love my new printer. Wireless with all the amenities needed for a home office printer. What makes it extra wonderful, being able to print front my tablet, laptop and desktop without having to plug in a cord!
4809269
Might be a little tricky for those that aren't very familiar with computers, WiFi and routers, but it is a great wireless printer that allows me to print from multiple computers.
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I had had it with cheapo printers. Especially the kind that say they do everything. Well I decided to buy a really good laser printer. I couldn't be happier! With an added wireless hookup I am in printing,faxing coping and scanning heaven. Granted it only does black printing, but I never saw any reason for all that added color gobbldegoop anyway. If I need to print pictures I will take them to the store. I works like a dream and FAST! WOW! It has so many functions that I haven't yet discovered them all but the ones that I have work 100% of the time w/o a glitch. I love this machine.
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The wireless is a "little" quirky. After a week I went to an ethernet connection for reliability. The strange thing is that this printer replaced an old HP J6480 which was, initially,  the same way with wireless. After many years of use with the HP J6480 I decided to check out the wireless and viola! it worked flawlessly for the past year until it was replaced with this new HP OJ Pro 6830. Perhaps in four years the wireless in this new printer will begin to work as it should, also. I set up several printers (other brands) for relatives and friends, and they all worked well immediately, and continue to do so in the WIRELESS mode. Why can't HP make a wireless that remains connected???
Other than this annoyance, the printer works quite well.
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This product meets our expectations.  We had never purchased a wireless printer before, but am looking forward to using the scanning option quite a bit in saving older photographs and getting a little more organized.
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I am not even remotely close to being tech savvy.  I followed the instructions included with the printer.  I was able to print with my first attempt from the computers in the house.  The photo printer is printing as well.  This was a very simple set-up - for me.  I am pleased with the purchase.  We've only had the printer about a week, but so far so good.
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I have pretty much gone away from all other printers.  With this printer I have two brothers now, one is just black then this is our color.  The yield along was enough to make me switch, but the product itself works so well.  As for getting it set up for wireless, as long as you follow the directions it's no problem at all.  We have 5 computers in the house... 3 laptops and 2 desktops.  To keep from running any added wires I got two wifi dongles for the desktops and now all my computers are hooked up wireless to this printer.  Way to go Brother.  you've sold me.
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I wasn't in the market for a printer at all.  I wasn't even considering one.  I knew any good printer would be expensive and not live up to pro lab quality.  Right?  I normally prefer to just order prints when I need them from a professional service and not deal with ink/hassles and that's still a very cost effective way to print.  That was, til I got an email offering this at $49 after $250 rebate w/free 13x19" paper too.  How bad could it be I thought?  For this price I had to give it a try.  I read the reviews first, checked on prices for ink (yes, all ink is expensive). Double checked the rebate requirements.  I didn't even have to pay shipping and this thing is a beast at 55 lbs, so you'll need some desktop space (I fit it on a 2'x2' table).  I figured for $49, it will pay for itself, even if I never decide to replace the ink or use third party ink and ruin it.

I've had this about a week now and I am stunned at the quality of prints.  I've never really had a good printer, but these are better than some prints from labs...at least equal to others.  I used to print 4-5 times year, but now I love having all this control at my finger tips and being able to print fairly large (I'd prefer to be able to go to 16x20...but for the price this is ok).  The colors are vibrant and printing is quick on standard quality (haven't tried fine yet...but it basically has better anti-aliasing if you are looking w/a microscope from what I read).  It even has a quiet setting, but it's not like this printer is loud.  It's quieter than all my printers at work...barely noticeable.

Wireless is easy to set up w/USB...but I was unable to do it wirelessly, which was a pain being that this weighs so much and the USB cable is only like 18" long and I must locate the printer across the room.  All's well that ends well.  It took me a few hrs to set up, but printed perfect out of Lightroom 5 on the first attempt.

I've tried the semi gloss and luster papers from Canon...Love the Luster...but will probably try other papers at some point too.  I'm a semi-professional photographer on the side and would have no problem selling prints from this printer.  In fact, it's injected new life into my work, wanting to print my artwork and not just display online.  I'm even going back through some old photos to re-process, re-crop and print, because when you look at them larger than on a 22" monitor they just blow you away...and this printer makes them look just like you see on screen.

If you can get this on a rebate, don't hesitate.  Amazing for the price.  I hope I will still feel the same way after buying replacement inks, but again, It cost me next to nothing to get in the door.

I'll add some photos of prints to this review later.

Pros
Easy to use
Wireless
Quiet
Great quality prints
Cheap to buy

Cons
Short USB cable
Expensive inks (they all are)
Small ink tanks
Heavy/large