How do I set up a wireless connection to a printer?
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nope, a USB wireless adapter can only be used for a PC. the USB connection of a printer is NOT a wireless communication but a simple serial connection. you need either a wireless router with a built-in print server or a standalone wireless print server.\n\nrouter with integrated print server\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127170\nstandalone wireless print server\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124064
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It depends on what kind of a port your printer has.  There are different types of printer ports such as the parallel port (a really large one with lots of pics), USB (small one like the one that your computer mouse or the webcam has with no pins), etc.  First verify what ports are available on your computer.  Then plug the data cord of the printer with the paraller or USB port into the back of the computer.  Also plug the power cord into the power outlet.  The printer also comes with a software installation disc and a manual.  You can refer to that for more detailed instructions on setting up the printer.
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sorry, but you did it the wrong way. to share a printer you need a router with a 4 port switch and an integrated print server. this has the advantage of simultaneous use of the same internet connection from both PCs. furthermore it's not necessary to have both computers running for printing.\nhttp://www.dlink.com/products/resource.asp?pid=272&rid=821&sec=0\nthis router is also available in a wireless version\nhttp://www.dlink.com/products/resource.asp?pid=460&rid=1766&sec=0\nCaution: check if the print server is compatible with your printer! you will find a list of compatible printers on the given links.\n\nhow to install:\nconnect the modem with the WAN port of the router\nconnect the PCs to any port of the 4 port switch of the router (RJ45-RJ45 cable, regular)\nconnect the printer to the USB port of the router\n\nshared printer setup\ngo to control panel and delete the current printer settings\nsetup a new printer and configure it for "shared printing". do that on both PCs.\nfor printing only you don't have to enable file sharing, though it's necessary if you want to copy files from one PC to the other.
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It depends on what operating system you are using.  Assuming Windows XP or Windows 2000, the most common, here's what you need to do.\n\nLog on to the computer which acts as the network server for your wireless network.  This computer must have Administrator level access to the operating system.\n\n1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. \n2. Double-click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, select your connection, and then click Settings. \n3. Click Properties, click the Networking tab, and then enable or disable the appropriate features, i.e. make sure the Print and File sharing option is active.\n\nDuring the setup of the Print and Filesharing function, you will need to name your printer.  Make sure to note what name you use, because when you go back to your wireless laptop and try to connect to the printer, you will need to provide the laptop with the printer name.\n\nAfter you have activated Printer and Filesharing on the network server, go back to your wireless laptop.\n\nAgain, get to the networking tab in Internet Settings, and set up your printer. That's where you'll provide the laptop with the printer name.  It'll try to connect through the WAN, and you should be able to print.\n\nIf you have any trouble, refer to Windows Help files, and type "Printer and Filesharing" in the search window.  \n\nGood luck.
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You'll need to set up some kind of network. You can use a crossover cable, or a router. But that's a whole different thing. \n\nOnce you've done that have the printer connected to your mac, and go into the system prefs - print & fax, and in the sharing tab and turn sharing on for that printer. Your pc should now be able to print to that computer across the network. I don't know how to do it so the printer is connected to the pc, something much more complicated probably.
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Since it's a network printer, you don't add it to your computer at all. You add it to your network.\n\nIf you don't have a network, you need to acquire a router (or switch or hub), and connect both the computer and the printer to the router.
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if you've already got the wireless network set up, I believe Network Magic, which is a program made for this you can link everything together, and monitor the network. Or you can get a wireless printer adapter.
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through a wireless network connection.go to control panel -wireless network and follow the instructions.Good luck!
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You can connect the 2 pc's with a crossover cable and give them IP addresses like, 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.  The printer can be shared by right clicking on the printer and select "Sharing".  You also need to have "File and Print" sharing setup.  Check the link below.  It has step-by-step instructions.
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go into printer properties>PAGE SETUP ,you should see some setting options here
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you have to share the printer on the computer it is attached to, and have either a network or workgroup defined.  this will vary by operating system, so search "printer sharing" in your computers' help documentation.  i recommend the workgroup solution, but i'm biased, as i'm using it personally, and found it very easy to setup.  in addition to the two comps with NICs and your printer, you'll also need a wireless router.  good luck!
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you cant unless you have the following:\n\nfor printer you need a network interface, if the printer comes with a network option then get it, otherwise get a jetdirect box (jetdirect is a trademark of HP, there are others available)\n\nfor modem you need a modem router, wireless is available. this will act as a modem and network hub which you will also need for the printer.\n\nto set all this up this is what you do\n\n1) remove current modem and replace with router\n2) connect to router on desktop and setup up ISP account (username and password to get you connected to the internet)\n3) connect laptop to router (either wireless or wired) and join same workgroup as desktop\n4) connect printer to router (either JD box or network card) and assign an IP to it\n5) add the printer to both machines using the IP address allocated\n\nthere is no other way of sharing a printer even using the "Share printer" because without networking it, the desktop MUST be on for it to work, thats what its plugged into after all\n\nthats about it really
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The Brother Laser MFC4800 is a multifunctional printer and can of course be hooked up wireless. For that purpose you need a wireless print server like the LINKSYS WPS54GU2-BP Wireless-G Print Server.\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124064
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BEST BUY sells parallel to wireless printservers. They are close to $100 though. You might want search on EBAY
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Yes you can.\n\nThe easiest way is probably to get a router with network printer capabilities.  This will enable you to hook the printer directly to the router, and access it from any computer on the network.\n\nIf you use a laser printer (like an HP), you can also get a network card for it.  Then you simply hook it to the router like any other computer, and again access it remotely.
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First check your cables....printer connected to the appropriate port on your computer, and power cord plugged in.  Next, turn your printer ON.  Then reboot your pc.  Now place the installation disk in the CD drive and follow instructions from there.
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The only way to do this is to have  wireless router that the desktop is connected to. That way if your laptop is wireless(most of them are now), you can print from the laptop to the desktop's printer with no problem. I do it all the time. \n\nThomas\nwww.yourhomestudio.com\n\nFree Home Studio Newsletter  - addme@yourhomestudio.com