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    Looking for wireless/network printer

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by elijahRW, May 3, 2009.

  1. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    My cannon BJC-85 just died today when I was trying to print out a shipping lable :(
    For while now, I have been wanting a printer that I could use over my network instead of physically attaching it to my computer. So I guess now is the time.
    I don't care about the brand as much as the cost.
    If the printer has ethernet that would be fine because I plan to have it right next to my router. I'm not sure how different wireless would be. If I would connect it to my wireless router or wirelessly connect it to my computer.

    If I buy from dell I can likely use a 20% off coupon so that would probably be the best place to buy from.

    Thanks for any recommendations ;)
     
    elijahRW, May 3, 2009
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  2. i.like.pie

    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    Does your router have a USB port? If so, you could just use any old printer. You can also use a regular printer and get a print server (they have wireless ones). I can't think of any network printers off the top of my head. How much do you have to spend?
     
    i.like.pie, May 3, 2009
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  3. zimbros12

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    Take a look on this.U can go with the same brand u got b4 if u want.!!!

    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-MP620-W...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241431477&sr=1-10

    I got an HP printer on my network ( 5 computers ) and it works fine.The printer is down in my office(basement) and anyone on the 2nd floor of the house using a lappy can print stuff.
     
    zimbros12, May 4, 2009
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  4. Wylesf

    Wylesf Notebook Enthusiast

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    A good place to check for good bargains is techbargains.com. I saw one or two wireless all in one printers/fax tonight. I am actually in the market for one myself :)
     
    Wylesf, May 4, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Also, be sure to check these sites:
    cheapstingybargains.com, slickdeals.net, buy.com, xpbargains.com... ;)

    I saw a few on buy.com earlier that you may want to peruse. :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 4, 2009
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  6. beige

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    can u check for bluetooth printers , or u need wireless printers?
     
    beige, May 4, 2009
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  7. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    My printer doesn't have a bluetooth module :(
     
    elijahRW, May 4, 2009
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    Yes my router does have USB. So if I buy any printer and plug it into the USB port on my router, I will be able to share it on the network?
     
    elijahRW, May 4, 2009
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    Theros123 Web Designer & Developer

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    Yep, you should be able to do the same with most external hard drivers as well.
     
    Theros123, May 4, 2009
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  10. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Eli..How about a Lexmark??

    $86 + free shipping at buy.com:
    Linky: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208381888

    Buy.com has the Lexmark 20R1700 X6675 Professional Wireless Inkjet All-in-One for $86 after $114 instant discount, which is a 57% savings from the $200 list price. Shipping is free.

    The Lexmark X6675 Professional Wireless Inkjet All-in-One is a printer, copier, scanner and fax that produces up to 25 ppm in black and 18 ppm in color at up to 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 4, 2009
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