Is there some type of electronic device or something that will let my printer connect to my network?

Question

Do they have something were i can connect my regular printer to my network without having to connect it to another computer. I would like this so i can print at anytime without always having to turn on another computer just to print one small thing. Is it some electronic thing? What is it called if they do have it? Thanks

Answer 1

Yes, there is a few wireless network devices that turns an usb printer to a network printer.
Print server:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=166

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1709

http://reviews.cnet.com/NetGear_FWG114P_ProSafe_802_11g_Wireless_Firewall_w_4_Port_10_100_Switch_and_USB_Print_Server/4505-3319_7-30571495.html

But, how are you planning to print from a computer without turning one on?

Answer 2

It's called a network card and they are generally available from the manufacturer or retailers who stock parts from the manufacturer. Look up your printer to see if it has the facility to connect a network card and take it from there.