Small Business Tech Tips

The iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad are great devices for the mobile workforce, but there is one major piece missing before you can completely replace your laptop: how can you print a document, presentation, boarding pass, or anything else for that matter? Well, you have some options.

First, make sure that have the right equipment. The following devices support AirPrint, provided they are updated to the latest version of iOS:

iPad, iPad 2 (or later)
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S (or later)
iPod touch (3rd generation or later)

You will also need a printer that supports AirPrint. Brother, Canon, EPSON, HP, and Lexmark all make models that support AirPrint. Apple maintains a list of these printers here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356

If you already have a printer, then you’ll need some additional software to print.

• Free Solution – Mac OS only
  AirPrint Activator 2.0 – http://netputing.com/airprintactivator/airprint-activator-v2-0/
• Paid Solution – Mac OS only
  Printopia – http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia/
• Paid Solution – Mac OS or Windows
  FingerPrint – http://www.collobos.com/

I have a 6 year-old HP inkjet that works great with AirPrint Activator, but I haven’t had the chance to test out any of the other solutions. Bear in mind that not all printers will work, so your mileage may vary. Generally speaking, the newer the printer, the better your chances are.

Happy printing!

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