Is there a way to print from an iphone 6 to my own wireless printer when I am on the road and not connected to my home wifi network? Will airprint work directly between the two devices?
Thanks
--pat
If your printer is AirPrint compatible and can create a WiFi hotspot you can use it on the road.
Thank you- Is creating a wifi hotspot something that I would do with the phone? I traded in my Razr for an Iphone 6 last week so I'm a bit new to all of this 🙂
The iPhone can create a hotspot using your cell data connection but that will not work for printing
Ok how do I create a hotspot that I can use for printing?
thanks
Are you taking your printer with you? Or, is it at home turned on?
Robert
Purchase an AirPrint printer that can set up its own WiFi hotspot. I believe both HP and Canon have some models that do this, give them a call and tell them what your needs are. If you are in a hotel room you can connect both the printer and iPhone to the hotels WiFi network and try printing.
I was planning to buy a printer specifically to use on the road hoping to not have to rely on a hotel or coffee shop wifi.
thanks
You still will have to have power. As I said, call the printer manufacturers and ask which models will meet your need.
Thanks- power would not be an issue.
Mobile printing is still a bit problematic.
You need to verify that the printer supports adhock printing and airprint.
Brother PocketJet® 673
-- Prints on a variety of 8.5" wide thermal media.
-- Print PDF files from your iPhone and iPad with the PJ-673 Print app
http://www.brother-usa.com/Mobile/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=pj673-k&PG=26#.UeX0 Z18pDDJ
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List of supported AirPrinters.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
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To expand the list of possible printers, check what additional printers print n share supports. Basically, print n share has a bunch more drivers for non-air printers. [ You cannot load drivers directly into ios, but an app can have drivers entirely within the app ] I think there are some nice bluetooth mobile printers.
Helper app -- /print n share
Print directly to the widest range of network or WiFi printers available in any app. Alternatively print via your computer to ALL printers including USB & Bluetooth printers. View read and display large PDF, Office & iWork files. Easily transfer & store files from the Cloud or your computer.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-n-share/id301656026?mt=8
Thanks-
This sounds like the answer.
The new Brother PocketJet 7 is 100% AirPrint compatible, small, battery operated and does not need a network or any other device to print.
It prints directly from the iphone or ipad. Check it out at http://www.brother-usa.com/mobile/Mobile-Printing/#.VsOpfPkrKUl
The specific model is the PJ773 printer.
Iphone printers
