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Neil Stone wrote: >>> >> Hi Neil, > >> Alternatively you could swap out your current router for one of the many >> now available with a USB port for a printer. I've done this previously >> with Linux and just put the IP address of the router into CUPS to share >> in Linux as an LPR printer - as usual they come with instructions and/or >> a driver disk for Windows. Then you can just buy any printer you like. >> OK a new router is an additional cost, but it would be offset against >> the expense of a WiFi capable printer. > >> Kind regards, > >> Julian > > > I didn't need to reconfigure CUPS at all.. I attached my new HP Laser > printer to the network (many WiFi AP's) and cups went "Oh look.. a new > HP laser printer.. I've set it all up for you.." > > Then every other machine in the house did the same.. > > If only windows printing configs were that simple eh ? > > If you can afford it, HP Colour Laserjet CP1515N.. (N = network > interface) if you want duplex, add a D, extra paper tray a T (DTN for > example) > > If you want I can supply you with one, at a charge, and also > install/configure ;-) > Am I not understanding here? I buy a new router for one with a USB printer port. I link my printer to that port by a cable. And,somehow, all the computers here will be able to link to that printer via the wifi network. Is that right? If so, wow!! Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html