Does this printer come with the wireless option? The description indicates that is has wireless capability - is this correct?
1380742
No, the M551DN does NOT include wireless networking. It comes with an ethernet network card -- that's what the "N" stands for. If you can connect it via ethernet directly into a wireless router, then you would be able to communicate to the printer wirelessly through the router. But it won't do direct wireless printing independent of a router. If you want an HP printer with an internal wireless card, look for the "W" designation, not "N". I do not think the M551 printer has a wireless version, by the way.
1380743
Yes. I use it from my iPad regularly. Even prints both sides. I've had the printer over a year, just started replacing toner and am more impressed with it now than when I bought it.
519983
This printer isn't designated as a wireless unit; there would be a "W" somewhere in the last three letters of the model number if it were. However, you might find a router that would go from networked to wireless. Personally, I'd rather get one that's designed to be used the way I plan to use it, which is what I did (for security reasons). Brother has several wireless multi-function printers, so you can just buy what you want.
170585
I have mine hooked up to a router so i dont use the wireless part. I am 99% sure you can use it as a stand alone wireless printer
1788713
No, this is not a wireless printer. But it's a great Printer, built like a tank. I've been using a IP6600D for 10 years and it's never failed to work. Prints great photos. I also have a IP6700D printer, it's just the latest version of the IP6600D. I just notice the above post about printing wirelessly from your infrared-enabled mobile camera phone, or a compatible Bluetooth device using the optional USB Bluetooth adapter on the IP6700D Printer. I wasn't aware that the adapter was available for the IP6700D printer.
739198
It is wireless and is inkjet. Printer and a fax machine. It has served us well for 2 years now. No problems.....Many features.............gb
903593
Hi, There is software you install included with the printer (also downloadable on the manufacturer's site). The installer will guide you through setting up the wireless interface so that you can print over your wireless network. I'm not entirely sure that this answers your question, but I hope it helps!
710611
Not really, but it does have a RJ-45 Jack so that you can hook it up to your wireless router and have it be wireless.. Hope that helps... Great printer! great scanner! great machine!
366604
No, you need to have a wireless router for the printer to work via wireless.
313842
Yes, this printer accepts wireless, ethernet and USB connections. Ethernet performs best. Note that no USB cable is provided.
741538
Yes it is still wireless and I print from my iPad & iPhone both.Has an annoying glitch that causes it to tell me it is currently offline and I have to re boot it .Otherwise it's ok.
452893
One of the reasons that I bought this printer was the wireless capability. I haven't tried an ipad, but I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to print wirelessly (from computer or iphone).
1446320
No it is wireless. You have to tell your computer what printer you are using.
1733608
Mark, this printer does have wired and wireless Ethernet as well as USB. I'm pretty happy with the printer. The print speed isn't bad, although I think that the driver for Windows 8 doesn't allow it to run at the rated speed. But, it's still plenty fast enough.
806355
If you connect this printer to wired ethernet.Then you can print wirelessly from your laptop.But printer need to be hooked with physical canles.
1858113
Sure thing! You don't have to go wireless. Just hook straight up to your computer. Actually easier set up. Love my little printer..so quick! :-)
181153
Joyce,The printer is truly wireless IF your computers are part of a LAN (local area network). It is across this network that the computers and the "wireless" printer communicate with each other. We have two computers and various other assundry wireless devices all of which have wirless access to the same printer. It is also easy to setup. I hope this helps. Bill
810439
Yes. Even though this printer is supposed to be WIFI (wireless) it still requires a USB cable for initial install. Plus, if you have issues setting up the WIFI like many others do, then you will need this cable to print your document(s).