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    hp psc 1210xi

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dancebabe9008, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. dancebabe9008

    dancebabe9008 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have a laptop yet, but how would i wirelessly hook up the hp psc 1210xi printer to my laptop to print and scan and copy?
     
    dancebabe9008, Aug 12, 2006
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    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    You need to get a USB Wireless print server that hooks up to your wireless router via CAT5 connection.

    Alternatively, you can get the new Linksys standalone wireless print server (but it is far more expensive than the hp 1210 series)
     
    Gautam, Aug 13, 2006
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    Actually if you just want a printer on the network, just allow the printer connection to a desktop (if you have it) and then go through network settings to allow it.

    (BTW, love the city name in title, usual S. Indian name hehe :))
     
    Bhatman, Aug 13, 2006
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    haha. well i have no clue what you just said, but i'll get my dad to look at it. thanks for your help!
     
    dancebabe9008, Aug 13, 2006
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  5. Bhatman

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    Ok, basically this is simplistic as it gets ----> (lines represent connections)

    Desktop PC---Modem for DSL, Broadband and such----to router(allowing wifi)
    The printer is connected already with the Desktop, so its capable of being put on to the network. So by allowing the printer with full sharing rights through the network settings, there is technically no need for a printer server.
     
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    oh WOW ty so much.. that helps alot..So there is also no point in getting a printer with "built-in wifi"?
     
    dancebabe9008, Aug 13, 2006
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    Unless you have a whole bunch of printers, the router setup should suffice.
     
    Bhatman, Aug 13, 2006
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    thanks sooo much!
     
    dancebabe9008, Aug 13, 2006
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