Does this printer need to be located near a computer? Does the computer on which the software is installed need to be on to print to this printer?
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Assuming you connect the printer to your wireless (wifi) network, it can be anywhere within range. The printer is available to all computers on the network; no special software is required, and there is no master computer to make it work. In fact, you don't even need to load any special software from the vendor -- windows and mac come with compatible drivers.
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The other responders have fully answered the question -- there is nothing more I can add except to agree with them.Len Lamensdorf
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Michael, I worked for HP 13 years and although I am no longer with HP this printer is the best wireless for home use. It does not need to be near a computer. I have my phone which is samsung, dell computer, my daughters Apple tablet and vaio all connected wireless. This works for us!
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Minw ia located in another room about 20 feet away it works fine, even from y laptop with is even further away. I think all the sofeware comes with the printer, if I understand your question.
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No.my printer works in my apartment within 15 feet of the router.have not had a problem.
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Printer has to be plugged into Ethernet and the laptop/desktop has to be installed with some printer software
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No to "can the printer be connected to the network wirelessly." It has to be connected with an ethernet cable to your router.ie. printer---cable---router is how it is connected.Great printer though.
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This printer does not need to be connected to a router to function. It is wireless so if you wish you can configure it to connect to a wireless router but it can also be connected directly to a PC via a USB cable (that is how I am using it).
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you have to press the appropriate toggle switch to the corresponding computer you want to print from. It does not seem to detect it automatically.
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No additional cables are required; unless your trying to place the printer more than 3 or 4 ft from your computer, then you would need a longer printer cable. It is also very easy to set up, instructions are simple.
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No, you need to have a wireless router for the printer to work via wireless.
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Connect the printer to the pc with a USB cable and it should automatically install using files stored in the printers memory. If this does not work, use the install CD that came with the printer and connect the printer to the PC when instructed.
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I'm embarrassed answering this question asked almost a year ago, but if your computer does not have a Built-in Wireless LAN you need to buy a usb cord. My desktop PC was able to air-print and so I installed it without the usb cord. My laptop however is not able to air-print so I needed to purchase one anyway.
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Skip the instructions for wireless setup, load the CD on the computer you want to print from, and have the CD "find" the printer wirelessly. This worked for me. The instructions led me nowhere. http://traveljapanblog.com/wordpress/2011/01/canon-pixma-mg5220-wireless-inkjet-photo-all-in-one-printercopierscanner/
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You can print from both options WiFi or USB cable.... but I do believe on setup it does ask you to use USB cable...
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This printer features an ethernet connection, meaning it can be networked and used by multiple computers. If you are using the USB connection, you would need to connect it to a print server for sharing. I recommend the networked option. The guide should include a walkthrough for setting it up.
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U can only print from your computer. Its not a copy machine but just a printer. Its a good printer
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For the data portion this printer can use a USB cable and be connected directly to a computer. You still however need to use the enclosed power adapter to power the unit.
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If the printer has no wireless connection you must first put through USB port on a PC or laptop to be shared over the network, this router is to access internet anywhere but must be connected to the network cable. There is another product that can meet your need is called wireless print server, you can search and find Amazon.
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I am trying to get connection for this printer. It did not come with a USB cord and I don't see how to connect to my computer "wirelessly". Any info on what the "little deal" is, would be much appreciated.....
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Yes you need a USB cord pluged in to your computor or lap top if you want to print from there you don't need to be hooked up to anything if you want to make copies only hope this helps it is not a wireless printer'