Do I need a wireless router to be able to print wirelessly to a wireless printer? -

I can t get wireless internet but I want to be able to print wirelessly from my laptop

Understand the different ways to set up wireless printing. Any number of wireless (or hardwired) users can print by using one of the following scenarios:Printer hard-wired into the networkPrinter attached to an external wireless print serverPrinter with built-in wireless networkingPrinter hardwired to a computer on the network (this is the best option for older printers) Step2 Determine the best location for the printer. Often the situation dictates this. If there are multiple computers sharing the printer, then convenient placement is best. As long as there is a strong wireless signal available, anywhere is good. Step3 Set up printers hardwired into the network. If your printer is network-enabled (meaning it has a built-in Ethernet jack), then simply using a Cat 5 cable connects it to the network. Once it’s on the network, all users can easily access the printer. Step4 Use a wireless print server if there isn’t a network jack (or router) available to plug your printer into. These are available for both Ethernet and USB-enabled printers, so this is an extremely common scenario. Before attaching your printer, confirm that the print server is visible on the network. Step5 Set up printers with built-in wireless capability. Make sure you correctly configure the TCP/IP address, subnet mask and router info. Some models allow you to set this up directly on the printer itself, while others use proprietary software or are designed to use a Web browser. Step6 Even older models can join in. Even older models can join in. Print wirelessly to a printer that is attached to another computer by enabling Printer Sharing on the host computer. This is the best bet for older printers that are attached via parallel cable. Important note: The host computer MUST be attached to the network! Step7 Add the printer to all the computers. You can use the manufacturer’s CD, but a better bet is to download the drivers from the Web, since up-to-date drivers tend to be more stable. Windows users then can add the printer by going to quot;Printersquot; in the Control Panel. Macintosh users add the printer by going to quot;Printers amp; Faxquot; in the System Preferences. (If you’re a Linux user, then you should already know how to add a printer!)

Yes you will want a wireless router. I have my computer in the basement and my printer upstairs, I use a Linksys wireless router and it works great! You can find some really good deals on wireless routers here: http://discountwirelessrouter.com/