Connecting a printer to a router-modem, to be used by a desktop pc connected to the router via ethernet?

[AspV]

Hi.
I just bought this low grade epson printer scanner to deal wiith urgent documents to print for work.
It turns out they do not provide a USB cable with it (these have a special square side and I do not have one nearby).
It does have wifi capability though, but sadly I don't have a wifi-card on my desktop pc.

So here is my question, can I hook up the printer to the modem-router, and have it used by the desktop which is connected to that modem-router via ethernet.

I hope I used the right terms, if in doubt please ask me.
Thank you!

 

[Hlsgsz]

Yes, definitely. Connect it, make sure it's on, then go in WIn to devices and printers, select adding a printer and say it's a network or ethernet one. Win will search for it, find it, adn install teh proper drivers.

 

[Hlsgsz]

See here teh "To install a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer" section
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17420/windows-printer-problems

 

[AspV]

See here teh "To install a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer" section
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17420/windows-printer-problems

Thank you a lot for this answer. Saved me a huge headache.
I updated the drivers and all and now can access the printer and the scanner too.

Kudos!

 

[Hlsgsz]

Cool. You're welcome!