Final answer:
To ensure reliable wireless printing for a Wi-Fi-incompatible printer, connect it to a wireless router using an Ethernet port, use a USB wireless adapter if it's available, or share the printer through a computer with a wireless network. These methods add wireless capabilities to a non-wireless printer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The best way to set up a Wi-Fi-incompatible printer for reliable wireless printing depends on the features of the printer. If the printer has an Ethernet port, the most reliable method is to connect it to the network through a wireless router. This creates a stable connection between the printer and the network allowing any device connected to the same network to print wirelessly.
If the printer has a USB port but no Ethernet, you could use a USB wireless adapter for a direct wireless connection. However, the reliability of this setup may vary depending on the compatibility of the adapter with the printer.
Alternatively, if neither option is available and the printer is connected to a computer with a wireless network connection, you can share the printer from that computer. This means the printer is shared across the network through the host computer, which must be turned on for remote printing.
If the printer supports Bonjour, it can be discovered and used over the network by devices that also support the Bonjour service, but this is generally found in Mac environments.