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can i use a wireless printer with a laptop that is not connected to a wireless router?

We have a laptop with wireless network capabilities but do not have it connected to a wireless router. laptop is plugged in through digital cable modem for internet. can i connect a wireless printer to the laptop without going through a router?

Status: Open Apr 16, 2010 - 03:31 PM

internet, Laptop, wireless, printer, router, network

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Ferram

Jul 05, 2010 - 01:41 PM

If you are connected to the same network as the printer, physically or wirelessly, then you should be able to use the printer. If you're on a different network, or going directly through your modem with the laptop, then no, you won't be able to.

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eddyok

Dec 27, 2010 - 06:09 PM

Thanks the author, very useful advice. my pc's internet connection is very slow, which always drive me crazy, I want a program to solve my slow computer, several days ago my friend recommend me a software tuneup360, now I'm waiting for the result.

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luisppk

Jun 05, 2012 - 08:04 PM

You have to setup the printer to the same network of the pc or netbook (in wireless). This way it can print.

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PmstaFRrcwLWuCJk

May 15, 2021 - 06:41 AM

Yeps,you need to connect your computer to the printer via wireless

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