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How can I make my printer wireless?

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  • 24-01-2017 1:33pm
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    Seve OB
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    I have a printer with a network port. However I cannot locate it near my router and running cables is not an option.

    I can use a USB cable from the laptop to a square plug on the printer , but it's a pain

    So is there any options for me to either wirelessly link my printer to my router, or even some kind of wifi dongle to plug into the square usb port on the printer.

    want and need to keep it as neat as possible, thanks


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    5rtytry56
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    Check out

    https://sachiza.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/how-do-i-make-my-printer-wireless/


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    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 16,000 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    5rtytry56 wrote: »
    Check out

    https://sachiza.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/how-do-i-make-my-printer-wireless/

    thanks
    doesn't really give me any answers though or tell me any more than I knew already. the page is over 7 years old also :eek:


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    The high horse brigade
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    Get a set of home plugs in Argos or PC World etc and use Ethernet. You'll have to plug in the printer anyway


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    Seve OB
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    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Get a set of home plugs in Argos or PC World etc and use Ethernet. You'll have to plug in the printer anyway

    is that the only way?
    I don't have a spare socket beside the Router. Already have about 4 plugs in a twin socket there!


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    ItHurtsWhenIP
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    Seve OB wrote: »
    is that the only way?
    I don't have a spare socket beside the Router. Already have about 4 plugs in a twin socket there!

    You can get pass-through home plugs, so you don't lose a socket - but plug it into the main wall socket and not a four gang or extension lead.


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    eeguy
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    Is it a good printer? Wireless All in One printers can be bought for a song these day.


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    Seve OB
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    ItHurtsWhenIP wrote: »
    You can get pass-through home plugs, so you don't lose a socket - but plug it into the main wall socket and not a four gang or extension lead.

    thanks, must look at one of them so, but already running an extension lead so might not work


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    Seve OB
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    eeguy wrote: »
    Is it a good printer? Wireless All in One printers can be bought for a song these day.

    yea, it's a good one. had thought about a new one, but this is in tip top condition so no real need to shell out.


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Get a router that can act as a print server, connect, sorted.


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    The high horse brigade
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    ED E wrote: »
    Get a router that can act as a print server, connect, sorted.

    Read the first line of the OP


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