How to hardwire my printer to a rotor

[vlkeck]

How do I hardwire my HP to my rotor?  The printer doesn’t have an Ethernet port

[Irfan_06]

Hi @vlkeck,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to assist you.

Unfortunately, if the printer does not have a ethernet port. You wont be able to connect it to the router.

However, you can try to hardwire it to your network by connecting it to your router using a USB cable.

Option 1: USB Connection to a Router

Check your router for a USB port:

• Some modern routers have a USB port designed for connecting printers or external drives.

Connect your printer to the router:

• Use a USB cable to connect the printer's USB port to the router's USB port.

Access the router's settings:

• Log in to your router's configuration page via a web browser. The default IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) is often printed on the router or in the manual.
• Look for a Printer or USB Sharing section in the settings.

Enable printer sharing:

• Follow the router’s instructions to share the connected printer on the network.

Install the printer on your devices:

• On your computer, add the printer by selecting Add a Printer in the Control Panel (Windows) or Printers & Scanners in System Preferences (macOS).
• The printer should appear as a network device.

Option 2: Direct USB Connection to a Computer (Alternative)

If your router lacks a USB port, you can connect the printer to a computer and share it with other devices on the network:

Connect the printer to a computer:

• Use a USB cable to connect the printer to a desktop or laptop.

Enable printer sharing:

• On Windows:
  1. Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
  2. Right-click your printer and select Printer properties.
  3. Go to the Sharing tab and check Share this printer.
• On macOS:
  1. Go to System Preferences > Sharing.
  2. Check Printer Sharing and select the printer.

Install the printer on other devices:

• Add the shared printer from the network settings on other devices.

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I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Irwin6

HP Support

[Repairatrooper]

If the printer only has a usb port you would need a network to usb print server. Keep in mind that you many only get printing support and not scanning.

https://www.primecables.ca/p-312487-cab-5342-networking-usb-20-print-server-monoprice?from_pla=googl...