Can I plug a usb wifi adapter into my printer?

[depsilon4]

I want to connect my printer to a wifi network in my house.

Can I just plug a standard usb wifi adapter (e.g. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/linksys-linksys-wireless-n-usb-adapter-ae1200-ca-ae1200-ca/10278025.aspx?path=95f3672856f856e45fe892b6fe01a09ben02) into the usb slot in my printer, to connect it to the wifi network?

Thanks.

 

[burdenbound]

No, the printer would need the appropriate drivers for that adapter which I highly doubt it would have. You need to have a printer that was designed to be wireless.

 

[reedo_43]

You could always get something like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833162084&cm_re=print_server-_-33-162-084-_-Product

 

[depsilon4]

Thanks for the response. What about:

- Hooking the printer up via an Ethernet cable to a router. Would this allow it to communicate with another router that is connected to my computer?

- Using a wireless print server (e.g. http://www.staples.ca/en/TP-LINK-150Mbps-Pocket-Sized-Wireless-Print-Server-TL-WPS510U/product_170643_2-CA_1_20001?kpid=170643&cid=PS:SBD:GS:n:n:SBD:58:21800&kpid=170643&gclid=Cj0KEQiAts-kBRCbgrXc1rnXw7MBEiQAnFqTdqKfcBOuAR6zT3ZeP9NcmpU4SOOwIRcf-bdRysfWAPcaAo078P8HAQ)? These are rather expensive though.

Thanks.

EDIT: Thanks reedo_43, I just saw your post. But print servers seem to be rather expensive. I'm looking for a low cost solution.

There's also something like this, I guess, right?. http://www.amazon.ca/Vap11g-wireless-Dreambox-Adapter-Shipping/dp/B008140GOC

 

[reedo_43]

Does your printer have ethernet?

 

[depsilon4]

Does your printer have ethernet?

Yes, it has a slot for an Ethernet cable.

 

[reedo_43]

If you hard wire it (ethernet) to your router, it will be seen on your network an can be accessed by any pc on your network. No need to spend more money!