Mark LaPierre wrote:
>>> I have a printer (HP Officejet J4580)
>>> which only has a USB interface.
>>> What is the simplest way to connect this printer
>>> to a WiFi LAN?
>>
>> "Simplest" is probably through an access point or router that has a
USB
>> port on it, specifically for connecting your printer to a WLAN. It's
>> been a while since I've seen one, so I can't offer a recommendation.
>
> Asus RT-N16 apparently supports that configuration, though I have no
> need to use mine for that since my printer is already networked. YMMV.
Or, you could plug it into a USB port on your computer and share it
with
the network with Samba for no money.
I should have said that it is too far from the server
for a direct USB connection.
Incidentally, why would I need to use Samba?
At present, I just carry my laptop to the printer,
which is not too onerous.
I just wondered if there was a simple alternative,
but it seems not.