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arikara

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7. I had problems using the wireless printer too

Mon Jun 4, 2012, 12:33 AM

Jun 2012

and I was told that if you are using a router the data has to hop wirelessly from the computer to the router to the printer. With the 2 hops there is twice as much chance for interference in the signal. If you want to use wireless, try plugging the printer in to the router so there is only one hop from the computer and it might work better for you. Anyhow, this is why I don't care for a wireless printer I prefer to plug it directly in to the computer regardless. It works way better.

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Is anyone happy with their printer? [View all] arikara Jun 2012 OP

No. NV Whino Jun 2012 #1

I have a HP Photosmart Premium wireless randr Jun 2012 #2

Absolutely not. cbayer Jun 2012 #3

I had problems using the wireless printer too arikara Jun 2012 #7

That's exactly what I end up doing usually cbayer Jun 2012 #8

Not completely happy, but my lovely 3-way Canon MP470 served me well for over 5 years. freshwest Jun 2012 #4

I never thought I would say this, but I would recommend our printer to anyone with a Mac Stinky The Clown Jun 2012 #5

Thanks for your replies and suggestions arikara Jun 2012 #6

You remind me of the old Apple Laserwriter II Auggie Jun 2012 #9

I wish I had never gotten rid of my Apple Laser II NV Whino Jun 2012 #13

Me too. Auggie Jun 2012 #14

Check the full line of Brother lasers and all in ones Stinky The Clown Jun 2012 #10

I have an HP Envy.. Coexist Jun 2012 #11

Thanks I'll check it out arikara Jun 2012 #12

I'm on my second HP all in one rocktivity Jun 2012 #15

I just bought a Brother MFC-7220 Laser Multifunction Printer arikara Jun 2012 #16

Yes, but none fit your specs REP Jun 2012 #17

I love my brother wireless laser ... littlewolf Jul 2012 #18