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wireless printing options? JoeM 02-19-2008
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Posted by JoeM on February 19, 2008, 8:38 pm
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 Hello,

I have a new Vista Home Premium notebook with Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
w/Bluetooth. I also have a desktop computer running XP. My Verizon DSL
connection uses a VersaLink wireless router (Model 327W) which has four
Ethernet jacks on the back, one of which is dedicated to the desktop
computer (the other three jacks are empty).

I need a new printer, and would like to consider a b&w laser
print/fax/scan/copy device. I would like to be able have as much
flexibility as possible in terms of being able to scan directly to either
computer, being able to print from either computer, etc... Ideally, I want
the notebook to do everything "wirelessly" (is that a word?).

Can I expect that pretty much any printer or all-in-one device on the market
today could be plugged into one of the Ethernet jacks on the back of my
Verizon router, and that that would give me the flexibility I am looking
for? If not, I would appreciate any advice on what technology to look for
and how to configure. If you know of a specific model of printer/all-in-one
device that you think would be well suited, please suggest it.

Thanks!


Posted by Tazz on February 19, 2008, 9:14 pm
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 JoeM wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a new Vista Home Premium notebook with Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
> w/Bluetooth. I also have a desktop computer running XP. My Verizon DSL
> connection uses a VersaLink wireless router (Model 327W) which has four
> Ethernet jacks on the back, one of which is dedicated to the desktop
> computer (the other three jacks are empty).
>
> I need a new printer, and would like to consider a b&w laser
> print/fax/scan/copy device. I would like to be able have as much
> flexibility as possible in terms of being able to scan directly to
> either computer, being able to print from either computer, etc...
> Ideally, I want the notebook to do everything "wirelessly" (is that a
> word?).
>
> Can I expect that pretty much any printer or all-in-one device on the
> market today could be plugged into one of the Ethernet jacks on the back
> of my Verizon router, and that that would give me the flexibility I am
> looking for? If not, I would appreciate any advice on what technology
> to look for and how to configure. If you know of a specific model of
> printer/all-in-one device that you think would be well suited, please
> suggest it.
>
> Thanks!

Here's my setup.
My printer is connected to my XP desktop; the desktop is set to share
the printer. The desktop is wired to a wireless router. On my laptop the
printer shows up as a network printer. I have full access to it
'wirelessly' from my laptop. Simple, but it works.
I don't know if an all-in-one device would work the same way.
--
</Tazz>

Posted by JoeM on February 20, 2008, 8:52 pm
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I'm guessing that your desktop has to be running in order to print from your
notebook. I'd rather not have to power up my desktop every time I wanted to
print from my notebook...


> JoeM wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a new Vista Home Premium notebook with Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
>> w/Bluetooth. I also have a desktop computer running XP. My Verizon DSL
>> connection uses a VersaLink wireless router (Model 327W) which has four
>> Ethernet jacks on the back, one of which is dedicated to the desktop
>> computer (the other three jacks are empty).
>>
>> I need a new printer, and would like to consider a b&w laser
>> print/fax/scan/copy device. I would like to be able have as much
>> flexibility as possible in terms of being able to scan directly to either
>> computer, being able to print from either computer, etc... Ideally, I
>> want the notebook to do everything "wirelessly" (is that a word?).
>>
>> Can I expect that pretty much any printer or all-in-one device on the
>> market today could be plugged into one of the Ethernet jacks on the back
>> of my Verizon router, and that that would give me the flexibility I am
>> looking for? If not, I would appreciate any advice on what technology to
>> look for and how to configure. If you know of a specific model of
>> printer/all-in-one device that you think would be well suited, please
>> suggest it.
>>
>> Thanks!
>
> Here's my setup.
> My printer is connected to my XP desktop; the desktop is set to share the
> printer. The desktop is wired to a wireless router. On my laptop the
> printer shows up as a network printer. I have full access to it
> 'wirelessly' from my laptop. Simple, but it works.
> I don't know if an all-in-one device would work the same way.
> --
> </Tazz>
>


Posted by Robert Willis on February 20, 2008, 12:46 am
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> Hello,
>
> I have a new Vista Home Premium notebook with Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
> w/Bluetooth. I also have a desktop computer running XP. My Verizon DSL
> connection uses a VersaLink wireless router (Model 327W) which has four
> Ethernet jacks on the back, one of which is dedicated to the desktop
> computer (the other three jacks are empty).
>
> I need a new printer, and would like to consider a b&w laser
> print/fax/scan/copy device. I would like to be able have as much
> flexibility as possible in terms of being able to scan directly to either
> computer, being able to print from either computer, etc... Ideally, I
> want the notebook to do everything "wirelessly" (is that a word?).
>
> Can I expect that pretty much any printer or all-in-one device on the
> market today could be plugged into one of the Ethernet jacks on the back
> of my Verizon router, and that that would give me the flexibility I am
> looking for? If not, I would appreciate any advice on what technology to
> look for and how to configure. If you know of a specific model of
> printer/all-in-one device that you think would be well suited, please
> suggest it.
>
> Thanks!


Purchase a all-in-one device that has a wireless connection built in and you
should be good to go. I would verify that all functions are available from
the wireless connection before purchasing. I am using the HP PhotoSmart
C7180 which is a InkJet all-in-one printer that has both a wired or wireless
connection. I currently have the system connected to my AT&T U-Verse
(2-Wire) Wireless Router and I am able to print from any computer in my
house. It alsohas the ability to SCAN and send it to the correct computer.

If the computer does not have a direct Ethernet connection you could use a
Wireless Print Server to share the printer, but be advised that NOT all
printers are supported by the various wireless printer servers and they may
not support all of the capabilities of the all-in-one device.




Posted by JoeM on February 20, 2008, 8:53 pm
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Thanks for the advice. Sounds like I should try to get a unit with built-in
networking.


>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a new Vista Home Premium notebook with Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
>> w/Bluetooth. I also have a desktop computer running XP. My Verizon DSL
>> connection uses a VersaLink wireless router (Model 327W) which has four
>> Ethernet jacks on the back, one of which is dedicated to the desktop
>> computer (the other three jacks are empty).
>>
>> I need a new printer, and would like to consider a b&w laser
>> print/fax/scan/copy device. I would like to be able have as much
>> flexibility as possible in terms of being able to scan directly to either
>> computer, being able to print from either computer, etc... Ideally, I
>> want the notebook to do everything "wirelessly" (is that a word?).
>>
>> Can I expect that pretty much any printer or all-in-one device on the
>> market today could be plugged into one of the Ethernet jacks on the back
>> of my Verizon router, and that that would give me the flexibility I am
>> looking for? If not, I would appreciate any advice on what technology to
>> look for and how to configure. If you know of a specific model of
>> printer/all-in-one device that you think would be well suited, please
>> suggest it.
>>
>> Thanks!
>
>
> Purchase a all-in-one device that has a wireless connection built in and
> you should be good to go. I would verify that all functions are available
> from the wireless connection before purchasing. I am using the HP
> PhotoSmart C7180 which is a InkJet all-in-one printer that has both a
> wired or wireless connection. I currently have the system connected to my
> AT&T U-Verse (2-Wire) Wireless Router and I am able to print from any
> computer in my house. It alsohas the ability to SCAN and send it to the
> correct computer.
>
> If the computer does not have a direct Ethernet connection you could use a
> Wireless Print Server to share the printer, but be advised that NOT all
> printers are supported by the various wireless printer servers and they
> may not support all of the capabilities of the all-in-one device.
>
>
>
>


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