Go wireless with my printer?

I am not very computer savy however I am very good at following directions.  I am looking to be able to print from mywireless laptops without having to plug into my printer. First do I need a new printer or is it possible to use an older one?  If it is possible is this something that I can easily set up myself? 

To print wirelessly requires a wireless router. Sounds like you have that, but it's hard to be sure from your post.
You can certainly use your existing printer, if you are fond of its quality. It will require the purchase of a wireless print server. Best Buy sells them. While you're shopping, I would encourage you to at least look at a printer with integrated wireless. Best Buy has some pretty aggressive pricing on printers these days.
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