Modern printers are so much more these days. Most of them are All-In-One devices which print, scan, copy, and fax. They might even do your laundry if you ask them nicely! Some of the newer printers also have wireless connections so you can print wirelessly from your laptop or other wireless devices such as a phone or tablet computer.
Common Misconceptions
Wireless Printers should really be called Network Printers because they must connect to your network before you can print to them from a wireless device. Most people seem to believe that you can print to a wireless printer directly or wirelessly from your laptop or device right through the air. While some printers do have the ability to do this via Bluetooth, most of the printers that say they are wireless use WiFi, which means you must have a wireless router installed in your home or office for this work.
How It Works
The printer must be connected to your router before any wireless device can print to it. You can connect the printer to the router using a network cable (Ethernet) or via WiFi just like a laptop connects to your router for internet access. Once the printer is connected to the router either by cable or WiFi, then any computer or device that connects to the internet through your router will also be able to print to that printer. If you were using your laptop and it connects to your router wirelessly via WiFi, then when you print to it, that would be considered wireless printing. This is because you are able to print to that “Network” printer without having to connect a USB cable to the laptop.
Installing Your Network Printer
This can be a difficult task for even an experienced computer user, believe me I know and after hundreds of installs I can assure you I know what I’m doing. If you can’t get your printer installed and would like some professional help please give me a call. I can install and setup your wireless printer over the phone by connecting to your computers remotely for a very reasonable price. On-site service is also offered in my local area.
What You Get
- I will access your computer remotely and perform the tasks for you as you watch and learn!
- Printer software installation with or without the install CD.
- Printer setup on up to three computers at the same location.
- Connecting the printer via Wireless or USB.
- Setting the printer as default in Windows.
- Printing a test page from each computer.
Always Low Prices
Prices are very reasonable and competitive. I charge a FLAT RATE for most services which ends up being about half of what you would pay at the retail stores. If you have any questions or would like a price quote please feel free to contact me.
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