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why tf would a printer need internet access, ever?
You do know printers can receive jobs wirelessly right?
just plug the printer into your router or something like raspberry pi (or a pc that's running constantly) with a usb cable if you need that
Internet access? Never. LAN access though is a different story altogether...
It is very useful for your printer to have LAN access so you can print jobs wirelessly from your laptop.
But printer was just an example of a low-tech device. It could have easily been your Nintendo 3DS that might implode if your SSID had an emoji in it.