mattyb240 said:Dr Rick said:I was just looking at the HP on offer at tesco - the 3050.
99% of the time at home I'm using an Android device, so the idea appeals. Just couldn't tell from the packaging, if I NEED a windows box (or Mac) at some point - though I guess I have xp in a virtual box if absolutely necessary.
May get one next week. For my very occasional use, consumables prices aren't a factor, so a thirty quid box is ideal.
I just set up one for the mrs's parents, it is great as they mainly use an iPad. However you do need a computer of some variety which is a bit disappointing.
shanky887614 said:you dont need a computer for a wireless printer
just a wireless internet connection
shanky887614 said:you dont need a computer for a wireless printer
just a wireless internet connection
mattyb240 said:shanky887614 said:you dont need a computer for a wireless printer
just a wireless internet connection
You need it to put the settings on to either by USB, or for it detect your wireless setting and you input the password.
hunnymonster said:shanky887614 said:you dont need a computer for a wireless printer
just a wireless internet connection
Yes you do... none of them set up standalone.
mattyb240 said:shanky887614 said:you dont need a computer for a wireless printer
just a wireless internet connection
You need it to put the settings on to either by USB, or for it detect your wireless setting and you input the password.
That.
Giraud said:Nobody has mentioned Google chrome an cloud printing...
I travel a lot and have an HP110a in the study. I print to it at least 2-3 times a week and my wife picks stuff up from it.
We also print from our iPad and iPhones and it just works...
I'd hate to be without it now...
Big.Dave said:I'm not sure what wireless printers some of the chaps are using. But the HP Photosmart 6510 does not need a PC to be setup because you can scan and type in wifi hotspot password manually using the touch screen. set mine up without a single USB cable being used.
Northam Saint said:Big.Dave said:I'm not sure what wireless printers some of the chaps are using. But the HP Photosmart 6510 does not need a PC to be setup because you can scan and type in wifi hotspot password manually using the touch screen. set mine up without a single USB cable being used.
I think what's trying to be said is that most printers, not wireless can be made wireless if attached to a wireless router by plugging in via a USB lead. Something I did before I had a proper wireless printer. I don't know about wireless HP printers but I had to plug my Epson Wireless in on setup via USB to get it working. It now sits I a remote spot just plugged into the mains electric.
Big.Dave said:Northam Saint said:Big.Dave said:I'm not sure what wireless printers some of the chaps are using. But the HP Photosmart 6510 does not need a PC to be setup because you can scan and type in wifi hotspot password manually using the touch screen. set mine up without a single USB cable being used.
I think what's trying to be said is that most printers, not wireless can be made wireless if attached to a wireless router by plugging in via a USB lead. Something I did before I had a proper wireless printer. I don't know about wireless HP printers but I had to plug my Epson Wireless in on setup via USB to get it working. It now sits I a remote spot just plugged into the mains electric.
Ahhh
I like Epson's print quality. Not keen on having to load paper in the back it's a pita when its under my desk prefer front loading.
Big.Dave said:I'm not sure what wireless printers some of the chaps are using. But the HP Photosmart 6510 does not need a PC to be setup because you can scan and type in wifi hotspot password manually using the touch screen. set mine up without a single USB cable being used.
Giraud said:Nobody has mentioned Google chrome an cloud printing...
I travel a lot and have an HP110a in the study. I print to it at least 2-3 times a week and my wife picks stuff up from it.
We also print from our iPad and iPhones and it just works...
I'd hate to be without it now...
I did read something in the manual about being google cloud print compatible.
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