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Ken W

29-01-2024 13:04

Wireless printer

I am looing for basic printer, but they all seem to bw wireless.
I have a Hub 3 .
I that one ok for a wireless printer ?

Taf	29-01-2024 13:33

Re: wireless printer

Most still have a USB connection.

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/ca...-10206592.html

SnoopZ

29-01-2024 13:37

Re: wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169088)

I am looing for basic printer, but they all seem to bw wireless.
I have a Hub 3 .
I that one ok for a wireless printer ?

Yes you can connect I WiFi printer to the Hub3.

Jaymoss

29-01-2024 13:59

Re: wireless printer

I prefer network to wireless less hassles but as said if you want to connect just to one PC USB is the way to go and 99% of printers still ship with USB

Ken W

31-01-2024 16:09

Re: wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36169093)

Yes you can connect I WiFi printer to the Hub3.

My new printer is wieless only, how do I set up with my Hub 3

Jaymoss

31-01-2024 16:11

Re: wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169230)

My new printer is wieless only, how do I set up with my Hub 3

Read the manual

Hugh	31-01-2024 16:47

Re: wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169230)

My new printer is wieless only, how do I set up with my Hub 3

What make/model is the printer?

Ken W

01-02-2024 04:30

Re: wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36169231)

Read the manual

Like all manuals they useless

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36169233)

What make/model is the printer?

HP Deskjet

Paul	01-02-2024 06:23

Re: Wireless printer

HP Deskjet what ?

There are many many model numbers.

Ken W

01-02-2024 08:54

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36169275)

HP Deskjet what ?

There are many many model numbers.

2800e series

It is to replcae my old printer which was hard wired and gve me over 15 year of good dervice until it packed.

Jaymoss

01-02-2024 09:16

Re: wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169271)

Like all manuals they useless

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HP Deskjet

you got a better chance with the manual than asking on a forum after giving no information

The specs say it has USB2

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product...ies/2101233229

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easy set up guide here

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/printer...ies/2101233229

Hugh	01-02-2024 10:40

Re: Wireless printer

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Specific page

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/documen...111-1786193-16

Quote:

Set up a USB printer connection (Windows)

Download the HP Smart app for Windows, and then follow the instructions to set up a USB connection.

Learn how to set up an HP Printer using a USB connection in windows 10 or 11.

If you already connected the printer USB cable to your computer, disconnect it, and then remove the printer from your computer.

Search for and open Printers & scanners, and then select the name of your printer from the list.

Click Remove device, click Yes, and then restart the computer.

Make sure an open USB port is available on your computer. Do not connect the printer to a USB hub or docking station.

Go to HP Smart - Microsoft Store (in English), and then install and open the HP Smart app.

If the setup does not begin automatically, click the Add icon to add your printer.

Follow the prompts to complete the printer setup.

However, on the product section page, it states

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...3&d=1706780358

They want you to download the app to set it up wirelessly, then connect with USB (not very user-friendly) - conflicting info on the two pages

Ken W

01-02-2024 12:02

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36169280)

Specific page

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/documen...111-1786193-16

However, on the product section page, it states

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...3&d=1706780358

They want you to download the app to set it up wirelessly, then connect with USB (not very user-friendly) - conflicting info on the two pages

I will have a go, the manual is not very friendly

Itshim

01-02-2024 19:51

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169282)

I will have a go, the manual is not very friendly

Good luck , sorry to tell you this, have a hp printer and it is wireless, everything
downloaded as per on line manual. Icon on screen, opens all tools etc , and nothing happens . Works well if I use Windows print set up but try to scan or do anything via its icon its a no no. Really need to hard wire if you can

pip08456

01-02-2024 23:20

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169282)

I will have a go, the manual is not very friendly

Ignore the wireless app. Power up PC, connect usb lead from printer to PC, power up printer and sit back while software and drivers installed.

As Seph would say, simples.

Ken W

02-02-2024 04:26

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36169307)

Ignore the wireless app. Power up PC, connect usb lead from printer to PC, power up printer and sit back while software and drivers installed.

As Seph would say, simples.

The pinter is faulty

Hugh	02-02-2024 10:15

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken W (Post 36169311)

The pinter is faulty

In what way?

Remember what I posted earlier - the printer will not work as expected if you set up using a USB connection…

Ken W

02-02-2024 11:00

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36169314)

In what way?

Remember what I posted earlier - the printer will not work as expected if you set up using a USB connection…

I returned it and got a refund

Mr K	02-02-2024 12:22

Re: Wireless printer

Even if did work Ken, it would just jam and screw up your paper.
Printers are evil, vindictive things and just increase stress levels...

Jaymoss

02-02-2024 13:12

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36169316)

Even if did work Ken, it would just jam and screw up your paper.
Printers are evil, vindictive things and just increase stress levels...

Wireless are the very worst. Would never use over wifi myself

Paul	02-02-2024 15:23

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36169317)

Wireless are the very worst. Would never use over wifi myself

I currently have two printers working over wi-fi, no issues.

In fact, I've used wi-fi since around 2010, never had any problems with it.

Jaymoss

02-02-2024 15:24

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36169318)

I currently have two printers working over wi-fi, no issues.

In fact, I've used wi-fi since around 2010, never had any problems with it.

yeah but I have had call outs to literally 100s with wifi issues over many years bud so it has tainted my view on them

You are tech minded many are not

Paul	02-02-2024 15:27

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36169320)

yeah but I have had call outs to literally 100s with wifi issues over many years

That seems a bit like a plumber saying he would not use taps as hes had 100's of callouts to them with issues. ;)

Jaymoss

02-02-2024 15:51

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36169322)

That seems a bit like a plumber saying he would not use taps as hes had 100's of callouts to them with issues. ;)

You get the same result as wifi with a networked printer plugged into the router which is my preferred method

Hugh	02-02-2024 15:56

Re: Wireless printer

My printer is wired to my PC, but I can print from my tablet/iPad/phone over WiFi to it using the App.

All work equally as well.

Mr K	02-02-2024 17:38

Re: Wireless printer

The Great Paper chewers don't care if you're wired or on WiFi. It's all fair game to them, particularly if its a boarding pass you need in a hurry....

Paul	02-02-2024 18:11

Re: Wireless printer

Its almost like you had a bad experience with a Wifi printer. :erm:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36169323)

You get the same result as wifi with a networked printer plugged into the router which is my preferred method

Not an option if they are in different rooms. :cool:

Dingbat

03-02-2024 19:03

Re: Wireless printer

Interesting. I have an HP multi function printer that we bought about five years ago. It connected perfectly via wifi with PC, laptop, and various Apple devices, first time, and has never dropped connection or had a paper jam despite printing hundreds of pages.

Ken W

04-02-2024 13:47

Re: Wireless printer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingbat (Post 36169350)

You are very lucky!

djmagnifique

04-02-2024 15:59

Re: Wireless printer

I've got an Epson XP-630 wired connection to my pc but the kids use it wirelessly to print out there school work and never had any problems with it working.

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