is this printer hard to set up using the wireless setup
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No. It is very easy as it scans for the available WiFi source (or sources) and allows you to select the desired router. (You must know the security info for the WiFi router.) You may have to select the proper instance of the printer in Windows - somewhat confusing.
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My Brother printer MFCJ425W is set up by cable to print from my Mac running OS X and I can print wirelessly to it from my PC running System 7. It works great on both computers. I can also print wirelessly from my android phone. The printer does not print on both sides automatically. If the printer stops working, reboot the computer that it is connected to.
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Was extremely easy just plugged it up, it found my network, I entered my security code and bamb it worked. I do recommend getting the brother wireless app (free). I use both my smart phone and my iPad to print, scan anything with ease.
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I set it up for wireless printing for two laptops with no problems. I was worried that the one using Windows Vista might have issues, so I first set it up on the laptop using Windows 7. I felt that the instruction book was confusing, so I just followed the install wizard. Got both laptops set up with no issues.
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To print wirelessly from a laptop/desktop with wireless access you need to do a few steps. Here's the general breakdown of the order. Google for specifics. 1. Using the printer menu & screen directly on the printer connect to your wireless net work. 2. Hook printer to laptop/desktop via USB & install drivers. 3. Unhook USB & add new printer on laptop/desktop, using the 'shared printer' option, this will allow you to set up a wireless version. I set mine up using Windows 7, which does the driver install automatically & easily sets up the wireless printing. Other OS (espicially earlier versions of windows) may require a few more steps to do so. To print wirelessly from a laptop/desktop with wireless access you need to do a few steps. Here's the general breakdown of the order. Google for specifics. 1. Using the printer menu & screen directly on the printer connect to your wireless net work. 2. Hook printer to laptop/desktop via USB & install drivers. 3. Unhook USB & add new printer on laptop/desktop, using the 'shared printer' option, this will allow you to set up a wireless version. I set mine up using Windows 7, which does the driver install automatically & easily sets up the wireless printing. Other OS (espicially earlier... » Read More To print wirelessly from a laptop/desktop with wireless access you need to do a few steps. Here's the general breakdown of the order. Google for specifics. 1. Using the printer menu & screen directly on the printer connect to your wireless net work. 2. Hook printer to laptop/desktop via USB & install drivers. 3. Unhook USB & add new printer on laptop/desktop, using the 'shared printer' option, this will allow you to set up a wireless version. I set mine up using Windows 7, which does the driver install automatically & easily sets up the wireless printing. Other OS (espicially earlier versions of windows) may require a few more steps to do so. « Show Less
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No this printer is super easy to setup. It was even easy to find MAC address if you have a white list like I do. And mine is totally wireless. I have none of my computers hard wired to this printer and they all print fine as well as my iPhone and iPad
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Yes. I followed all the instructions and couldn't get it working. Finally gave up and just plugged it into my computer directly.
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yes. I had set it up at first, then it won,t print, so had to buy a cable to print. Very frustrating.
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I am a computer professional... and i struggled to get it set up. I had to follow the instructions to the letter in a certain order to make it work. The only way I ever got it set up was to hook it to my laptop, configure the wireless using the desktop software, then unplug it to be a wireless printer. That said, I have used this printer as a workhorse and drug it to many different locations to print and it has done a great copy of printing, scanning, copying and faxing. Very rugged.
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You can set it up wireless but it has to be hard wired initially to install the firmware
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Yes, you can setup wireless or cabled print, as long as the printer has capability to receive wireless signals.
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Hi, There is software you install included with the printer (also downloadable on the manufacturer's site). The installer will guide you through setting up the wireless interface so that you can print over your wireless network. I'm not entirely sure that this answers your question, but I hope it helps!
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Yes the wifi is not exactly easy. It takes some time to set up. I actually just use the USB these days since it's faster.
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Printer can be setup "wired" - with USB or Ethernet. If "wireless" then you do need a WiFi modem/router.
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No it does not but the wireless works well and easy to set up. Great printer
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Yes, setup is straightforward if you already have a WiFi network. Initially, you have to connect the printer to one of the networked computers via USB cable (included) and run the CD. This allows you to program the printer with the WiFi network name and encryption key. Once that is complete, you remove the USB cable and are good to go.
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If you have a network set up, any computer hooked up to that can print to it w/out bring directly connected. It's been a while since I've used this printer, but I don't think it's truly wireless. (It is a great printer though, I bought several for work.)
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Don't think it can print wirelessly, but i haven't been able to. Color quality is good. Also, used the hub switch or whatever u called it, but 2nd computer couldn't print to it.
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There is no way to print wirelessly though you could print across the network if the machine attached to the printer is turned on. The only good thing about this printer is the small footprint. Otherwise it will give you trouble in ways you never imagined. Steer clear!
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Yes. If you use the software to set up the printer (which is wired), your computer will be able to print to it over your wireless network. Be advised: It is advertised as a Google Cloud Enabled printer. That function no longer works. Brother has stated that they are working to address it, but it is currently not working on this printer.UPDATE: The latest firmware addresses the Google Cloud Print issue
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Cindy, you're advice is the only solution I found to connecting this printer wirelessly, thank you, we had used the printer hard wired for about a year, but wanted to move it across the room, and I couldn't find any mention of how to connect the printer, I had entered the password correctly but didn't realize that I needed to re-enter the access point name manually even though the printer already listed it as an option, this advice was a life saver Also, when switching from direct wired to wireless it's confusing on the computer, even after connecting the printer via the printer control panel, I was still getting an error message saying the printer was offline, and finally figured out that the printer listed in the control panel on the pc, was theoretically a separate printer, the "old" printer, the computer recognizing it as hard wired and seeing it added wirelessly as a new printer, now named in the control panel separately as "Canon MP560 WS" instead of "Canon MP560", but again Windows didn't automatically add the wirelessly connected printer, it had to be added, and looked to be the "old" printer you're advice was most helpful and the only place I saw it listed, no less, but even after clearing the hurdle of setting up the connection on the printer itself, I still had a ways to go
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Yes. I was unable to connect wirelessly (few things ever work perfectly for me...) The key benefit of this machine is that the heads don't dry out. I don't print a lot. Ink jet heads dry out (especially here in Las Vegas) causing all kinds of trouble; Laser printers don't have this issue.
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That is how mine is set up. We have multiple laptops and a desktop configured to print wirelessly.
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It as easy to set up wifi. You must have computer attached to printer. Go into printer settings. Detect your network. Enter network password and done! Make sure your wifi button is turned on. It is located on the front panel of the printer.
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The lack of wireless is confirmed on the HP website at: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/printers/product-detail.html?oid=5043048&jumpid;=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0001#!tab=specs