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Nov 1, 2004, 07:28 PM
 
Im looking to put a scanner and printer on a shelf on the oppisite side of my office. I would like to be able to scan doc's and print docs wirelessly. Is there some product that would be able to connect 2-3 usb plugs wirelessly via 802.11?
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Nov 1, 2004, 08:08 PM
 
Originally posted by tkmd:
Im looking to put a scanner and printer on a shelf on the oppisite side of my office. I would like to be able to scan doc's and print docs wirelessly. Is there some product that would be able to connect 2-3 usb plugs wirelessly via 802.11?
Plenty...Googled it 'Wireless Print Server'

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Nov 1, 2004, 08:10 PM
 
Thanks but what I need is a print server and something that would allow me to scan in documents (via a separate scanner) This is where the crux of my problem lies.
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Nov 1, 2004, 08:14 PM
 
I don't think there any products that will extend the scanner's USB connection wirelessly (unless you want to dedicate a computer to it). But since you generally need physical access to a scanner, it's can't be that far from your computer. I would recommend a USB extension cable.

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Nov 1, 2004, 09:16 PM
 
You could try looking for a Bluetooth scanner.
     
   
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