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Using RV Trip Wizard with wireless printer
I have a Samsung wireless laser printer in the MH. It comes up on my laptop as another wireless connection. I don't think I can be connected to two different wireless connections at the same time, for example, the wireless printer and a campground Wi-Fi network.
I want to buy the RV Trip Wizard, which is an internet-based program. There is no program stored in my computer. After I work out a trip plan, I would then print it. That trip plan is NOT stored on my computer. It is stored on their servers. If I want to make changes to the trip plan I go back online, make the changes, then print it again.
OK, here's the problem. Since my printer is wireless, and I can't connect with two wireless networks at the same time, I can't print that trip plan while I'm still on the internet!  Has anyone run into this problem and what did you do to solve it?
As always, thanks for your help!  
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07-30-2015, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
I have a Samsung wireless laser printer in the MH. It comes up on my laptop as another wireless connection. I don't think I can be connected to two different wireless connections at the same time, for example, the wireless printer and a campground Wi-Fi network.
I want to buy the RV Trip Wizard, which is an internet-based program. There is no program stored in my computer. After I work out a trip plan, I would then print it. That trip plan is NOT stored on my computer. It is stored on their servers. If I want to make changes to the trip plan I go back online, make the changes, then print it again.
OK, here's the problem. Since my printer is wireless, and I can't connect with two wireless networks at the same time, I can't print that trip plan while I'm still on the internet!  Has anyone run into this problem and what did you do to solve it?
As always, thanks for your help!   
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One possible solution would be to use a USB cable from the laptop to the printer. I have two wireless printers, but both have USB connections so they can be plugged into a computer. You could also install a wireless network in the RV, but that might be more trouble if this one issue is all you have to deal with.
I hope I am making sense. Even though the printer is wireless, it usually has to be connected wirelessly to your local access point (router) to communicate with your wireless computer. The printer doesn't connect directly to the Internet, just to a wireless network. Some wireless printers can be setup with their own email address, but I don't think this would solve your problem either.
Anyway, try the USB solution. If that doesn't work, post an update here and I or someone else will try to figure out something that will work.
Good luck,
Jack
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07-30-2015, 06:40 PM
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MS how are you connecting to the internet? Directly to the park or through a hot spot?
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07-30-2015, 07:30 PM
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Actually you can be connected to both at the same time. Whether your running Windows or OSX you have the option to "Share my internet connection"
Once your connected to the CG you can turn that option on. You will then need to (maybe depending on the printer) set the printer up to connect to your PC. The PC is now acting like a router or more commonly now called a hot spot.
Be sure to turn that option off when finished.
I haven't run Windows in a few years so I am assuming that feature is still available.
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07-31-2015, 08:46 AM
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MS just thought of another option for you. When you are using TripWizard and print your map, choose PDF as your printer. This will create a file on your computer. Then when the printer is available you can open the PDF file that was created and print it.
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07-31-2015, 08:56 AM
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You should probably be using a wifi router inside your rv for an internal network. There are several brands. Here is the one I use. JEFA Tech: Long Range WiFi Repeater Kit for RVs
The antenna is mounted in the closet and will connect to whatever wifi source you use, Campground, Verizon puck, Iphone hotspot etc. You then connect your devices to your wifi router and not directly to the campground. It is a much more secure connection and provides an additional firewall between you and the bad guys.
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07-31-2015, 02:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jrwitt
One possible solution would be to use a USB cable from the laptop to the printer. I have two wireless printers, but both have USB connections so they can be plugged into a computer. You could also install a wireless network in the RV, but that might be more trouble if this one issue is all you have to deal with.
I hope I am making sense. Even though the printer is wireless, it usually has to be connected wirelessly to your local access point (router) to communicate with your wireless computer. The printer doesn't connect directly to the Internet, just to a wireless network. Some wireless printers can be setup with their own email address, but I don't think this would solve your problem either.
Anyway, try the USB solution. If that doesn't work, post an update here and I or someone else will try to figure out something that will work.
Good luck,
Jack
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My computer connects wirelessly to the printer without using a LAN. That was the main reason I selected it.
I could plug in direct using a USB cable, but it would be too inconvenient, since the printer is in a cabinet in the bedroom and the laptop is in the living room.
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07-31-2015, 02:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spinn
MS how are you connecting to the internet? Directly to the park or through a hot spot?
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I use the park Wi-Fi whenever possible, otherwise I use my I-Phone as a HotSpot.
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07-31-2015, 02:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Selah
Actually you can be connected to both at the same time. Whether your running Windows or OSX you have the option to "Share my internet connection"
Once your connected to the CG you can turn that option on. You will then need to (maybe depending on the printer) set the printer up to connect to your PC. The PC is now acting like a router or more commonly now called a hot spot.
Be sure to turn that option off when finished.
I haven't run Windows in a few years so I am assuming that feature is still available.
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I'm using Firefox and I don't see that option.
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07-31-2015, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spinn
MS just thought of another option for you. When you are using TripWizard and print your map, choose PDF as your printer. This will create a file on your computer. Then when the printer is available you can open the PDF file that was created and print it.
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I asked Richard (who sells the Trip Wizard) about that but he says I can't save the PDF file on my computer!  Have you done that?
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07-31-2015, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
I asked Richard (who sells the Trip Wizard) about that but he says I can't save the PDF file on my computer!  Have you done that?
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You should be able to. Let me confirm that later today but I believe when you select print and the printer window pops up, click change printer, and select PDF. It will be saved locally, you can open the file and print from there.
If you are using your hotspot you should be able to have your printer "join" that network. You can then access it via your network.
Steve
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07-31-2015, 09:31 PM
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I use the print to excel function. You can do that on-line and save the file on your computer. Then, connect to your printer to print the file.
Take care,
Stu
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07-31-2015, 10:04 PM
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Joe, the Share my Metwork is not a browser function. It is a Wimdows (I am assuming your using Windows) system network setting.
However if you have a phone to use as a hot spot then just use that when accessing the trip planner. Both you PC and printer will join the hotspot network and your PC should then see the printer while still accessing the Internet.
I don't have a Windows system available but the suggestion to print to a PDF file should work. You should also be able to do screen captures to a BMP or gif file as well.
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08-01-2015, 02:12 PM
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Did a little experiment yesterday! I connected to the internet using my wireless router, selected a page to print, and clicked the "print" button. A box came up saying the Samsung printer was not available. I went to the wireless network icon, disconnected from the Wi-Fi, connected to the wireless printer, and BINGO, after a few seconds the page printed! 
Anyone see why I can't do it like this?  Thanks!
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