What is the best strategy for wireless printing?

Hi,
I just got an HP 6500A wireless all in one printer and have it connected by ethernet cable to our wireless router. My desktop running Vista Home Premium is also connected to the router. Printing from the desktop works fine. We also want to print wirelessly from a couple of Windows laptops, an iPhone and an iPad. I installed HP's Mobile E-print driver on the laptops and it works but I think the size limitation (5 mb) is a problem. I couldn't print a single page pdf, but a Word doc printed fine.
So, it looks like I could:
A: Connect the printer to the desktop by USB and share the printer on the network. Possible drawbacks - I think I'd have to leave the desktop on all the time and we haven't had much success sharing our old HP printer.
B: Install the printer on the network, via ethernet, and use the embedded web server. Then I guess I install the printer software on each computer?
C: Connect the printer wirelessly. Is this any different from option B other than not using a cable? The printer is located near the router and the desktop so the cable isn't a problem.
I know it may just come down to individual preference, but I'd be grateful for any advice as to which direction to go!
Thanks.
Dirt Gardener
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A is not a great solution.  Printer sharing USB printers have so many downsides, some of which you described.  In addition, only printing can be shared, not scanning or faxing.
I like B the best.  Ethernet is superior to wireless if you can connect that way - no passwords, no interference and it is generally a faster interface.  Install the printer software on each computer (from the "Support & Drivers" link at the top of this page, not a CD).
C is OK, but only if you cannot connect by Ethernet.
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