Help w/Setup of Network Printer, Please

tmacintosh · 05-10-2008, 03:08 AM

New to Mac (11 days), and I would like to use my Netgear Wireless Router (WGR614v6) to access my HP Officejet 6210 All-in-One with my MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008).

There is an ethernet port on the back of the printer. Could I connect that to one of the empty router ports? If so, then which application would I use to setup the MacBook (Rendevouz/Bonjour)?

Or, will I need an actual "Print Server", with USB ports?

If a wireless network is not possible is there a Bluetooth option?

Any and all help is appreciated.

sinclair_tm · 05-10-2008, 12:17 PM

Well, the best thing is to read the manual of the printer and follow it's instructions on how to set up the printer for your Mac.

tmacintosh · 05-13-2008, 12:08 AM

Of course I've done that and searched both HP and Netgear's site for information, that is why i placed the post.

I can get the printer to work with a straight usv cable, but I would like to print wirelessly from anywhere in the house using my laptop.

Thanks again.

sinclair_tm · 05-13-2008, 10:14 PM

Well, being from what I can tell about this printer, it only has a USB port, so it is made to connect directly to a computer. So I would guess that if you want to use it as a network printer, you will need to use a print server, wither that is a computer that it is plugged into and always on, or one of those little boxes that you can buy like you talked about.

tmacintosh · 05-14-2008, 12:26 AM

Thanks, that points me in the right direction.

mannoman · 05-17-2008, 06:41 PM

As a last resort (cost about $100) I bought Brother 2170W that is wireless and works perfectly with ALL computers in the house (PC and Mac,

05-10-2008, 03:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
tmacintosh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 3 OS: Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard) My System	Help w/Setup of Network Printer, Please New to Mac (11 days), and I would like to use my Netgear Wireless Router (WGR614v6) to access my HP Officejet 6210 All-in-One with my MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008). There is an ethernet port on the back of the printer. Could I connect that to one of the empty router ports? If so, then which application would I use to setup the MacBook (Rendevouz/Bonjour)? Or, will I need an actual "Print Server", with USB ports? If a wireless network is not possible is there a Bluetooth option? Any and all help is appreciated.

05-13-2008, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
tmacintosh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 3 OS: Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard) My System	Re: Help w/Setup of Network Printer, Please Of course I've done that and searched both HP and Netgear's site for information, that is why i placed the post. I can get the printer to work with a straight usv cable, but I would like to print wirelessly from anywhere in the house using my laptop. Thanks again.

05-14-2008, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
tmacintosh Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 3 OS: Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard) My System	Re: Help w/Setup of Network Printer, Please Thanks, that points me in the right direction.

05-17-2008, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
mannoman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central FL Posts: 38 OS: XP/Vista - OS X 10.5.5	Re: Help w/Setup of Network Printer, Please As a last resort (cost about $100) I bought Brother 2170W that is wireless and works perfectly with ALL computers in the house (PC and Mac,