Wireless Printing

I own a Canon Pixma MP500 network UNready all-in-one printer.
I have a wireless network with a single computer as the only networked
device.
This saves me running a long cable from my cable modem upstairs to my
PC downstairs.
I currently connect my printer and PC via USB.

Now I suddenly want to relocate my PC and printer to different places!
I will never need to print without the PC being switched on.

Is there any way to print wirelessly?

Most Wireless Print Servers say they are only compatible with Network-
Ready printers.

Any ideas?

duncan.perrett@elekta.com hath wroth:

>I own a Canon Pixma MP500 network UNready all-in-one printer.
>I have a wireless network with a single computer as the only networked
>device.
>This saves me running a long cable from my cable modem upstairs to my
>PC downstairs.
>I currently connect my printer and PC via USB.
>
>Now I suddenly want to relocate my PC and printer to different places!
>I will never need to print without the PC being switched on.
>
>Is there any way to print wirelessly?
>
>Most Wireless Print Servers say they are only compatible with Network-
>Ready printers.
>
>Any ideas?

Well, you could buy a different printer with built in 802.11 wireless
for probably less than what a USB print server is going to cost you.
You certainly will have fewer hassles and problems with a printer that
has integrated wireless, than one that's added. Most USB print
servers will sorta function for printing, but won't do scanning or
fax. They also have problems returning status information to the
computer. For example, the generally compatible Dlink DPR-1260 only
supports a minimal number of printers for *BOTH* printing and
scanning.
<http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=2316&question=DPR-1260>
The list of "printing only" printers is somewhat larger:
<http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=2707>
Your Pixma MP500 is NOT on either list. Oh well.

Bottom line, buy a new printer with wireless.

There are also various wireless USB devices that can be used as a USB
extension cable, but they tend to be more expensive than a new
printer.
<http://www.icron.com/products/usb/wireless_usb.php>

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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

On 21 May, 01:44, Jeff Liebermann <j...@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote:
> duncan.perr...@elekta.com hath wroth:
>
>
>
> >I own a Canon Pixma MP500 network UNready all-in-one printer.
> >I have a wireless network with a single computer as the only networked
> >device.
> >This saves me running a long cable from my cable modem upstairs to my
> >PC downstairs.
> >I currently connect my printer and PC via USB.
>
> >Now I suddenly want to relocate my PC and printer to different places!
> >I will never need to print without the PC being switched on.
>
> >Is there any way to print wirelessly?
>
> >Most Wireless Print Servers say they are only compatible with Network-
> >Ready printers.
>
> >Any ideas?
>
> Well, you could buy a different printer with built in 802.11 wireless
> for probably less than what a USB print server is going to cost you.
> You certainly will have fewer hassles and problems with a printer that
> has integrated wireless, than one that's added. Most USB print
> servers will sorta function for printing, but won't do scanning or
> fax. They also have problems returning status information to the
> computer. For example, the generally compatible Dlink DPR-1260 only
> supports a minimal number of printers for *BOTH* printing and
> scanning.
> <http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=2316&question=DPR-1260>
> The list of "printing only" printers is somewhat larger:
> <http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=2707>
> Your Pixma MP500 is NOT on either list. Oh well.
>
> Bottom line, buy a new printer with wireless.
>
> There are also various wireless USB devices that can be used as a USB
> extension cable, but they tend to be more expensive than a new
> printer.
> <http://www.icron.com/products/usb/wireless_usb.php>
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann j...@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Thanks Jeff.
I know you said I could probably buy a new network ready printer for
less than any usb devices but I thought I'd have a look around
anyway ; )
For an All-in-One printer, I'd need a so called USB Server rather than
a Print Server otherwise I'd be limited to using the All-in-One as a
printer only!

I have two options here.
Either get a wireless device or sit the printer next to my wireless
router.

I can only find two contenders :- Silex Technology and Keyspan
http://www.silexeurope.com/euro/prod...usb/index.html
http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/.../homepage.spml

They seem cheaper than a brand new network ready All-in-One such as a
Canon Pixma MP600R or MP800R.
(My only worry is compatibility with my Belkin 'pre-N' network).

Cheers.

duncan.perrett@elekta.com hath wroth:

>I know you said I could probably buy a new network ready printer for
>less than any usb devices but I thought I'd have a look around
>anyway ; )
>
>For an All-in-One printer, I'd need a so called USB Server rather than
>a Print Server otherwise I'd be limited to using the All-in-One as a
>printer only!

Correct. That would be essentially a wireless extension cord for USB
devices. The "USB device server" is a wireless USB hub.

>I have two options here.
>Either get a wireless device or sit the printer next to my wireless
>router.

There's another possibility but it's even more expensive. Buy a
different all-in-one printer/scanner/fax conglomeration that supports
ethernet. Then, plug in a wireless client bridge radio into the
ethernet port.

>I can only find two contenders :- Silex Technology and Keyspan
> http://www.silexeurope.com/euro/prod...usb/index.html
> http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/.../homepage.spml

This one is specifically designed for printers and is cheaper:
<http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/ps4a/homepage.spml>

>They seem cheaper than a brand new network ready All-in-One such as a
>Canon Pixma MP600R or MP800R.

The USB print servers vary from $80 to $175 street price. The MP800R
is about $380.

>(My only worry is compatibility with my Belkin 'pre-N' network).

That's not a problem. The big issue might be the USB port emulation
software or device management application that has to run on the PC or
Mac in order to communicate with your new "USB device server". Read
the Keyspan user docs at:
<http://www.keyspan.com/downloads-files/us4a/docs/US4AQuickstart10.pdf>
<http://www.keyspan.com/downloads-files/us4a/docs/US4ADocs131v2j.pdf>
I haven't tried it so I have no clue if there are complications.


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150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558