Connecting printer to router.

shovel · 19-09-2019 06:43AM #1

Hi
I have a hp m401n printer that I want to connect to my home network so I can print from our laptops.
It isn't wireless
The printer has no Ethernet port just a standard printer port so you can connect to a computer by usb. Is there a adaptor I can buy please

FishOnABike · 19-09-2019 06:48AM

You can connect the printer to a PC or laptop and share it with others on the network.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/help/4089224/windows-10-share-network-printer

Are you sure it has no Ethernet port? The specification for that model indicates it has.
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-laserjet-pro-400-printer-m401n

The high horse brigade · 19-09-2019 06:49AM

shovel wrote: »

Hi
I have a hp m401n printer that I want to connect to my home network so I can print from our laptops.
It isn't wireless
The printer has no Ethernet port just a standard printer port so you can connect to a computer by usb. Is there a adaptor I can buy please

TP-LINK TL-PS110U Single USB 2.0 Port Fast Ethernet Print Server https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0014I4WCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6sYGDb1RN9P3M

smuggler.ie · 19-09-2019 08:38AM

Some routers have print server build in, refer to your router manual
Sample:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ0UbUAUBbk

However, M401n should have Ethernet. You might have M401a or M401d
https://www.hpstore.mk/documents/HPLaserJet_M401.pdf

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02871908

Peatys · 19-09-2019 08:39AM

Does the router have a usb port?

shovel · 22-09-2019 09:02AM

Sorry lads. I was following the duplicate thread so did not see these replies.
It's the m401d printer that I have,theres definitely no ethernet port.
I have an eir router and there is a usb port.
is that worth a try?

Thanks for the replies so far

smuggler.ie · 22-09-2019 12:57PM

shovel wrote: »

Sorry lads. I was following the duplicate thread so did not see these replies.
It's the m401d printer that I have,theres definitely no ethernet port.
I have an eir router and there is a usb port.
is that worth a try?

Thanks for the replies so far

Providing its F2000, its supported

Eir F2000 its actually Huawei HG659
https://www.spark.co.nz/content/dam/telecomcms/pdf/HG659_Huawei_User_Guide.pdf page 16(13 on document)

shovel · 24-09-2019 07:45AM

I do have the f2000 router. Tonight I'm going to move the printer next to router and plug the printer cable into the usb on the router. Do I just use a laptop to find the printer on the network or am I missing some steps.
Thanks again for the help

smuggler.ie · 24-09-2019 08:56AM

shovel wrote: »

I do have the f2000 router. Tonight I'm going to move the printer next to router and plug the printer cable into the usb on the router. Do I just use a laptop to find the printer on the network or am I missing some steps.
Thanks again for the help

https://www.eir.ie/support/smartphonehelp/?page=device/eir/f2000/topic/manage/access-the-web-configurator/1

Connecting printer to router.

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