No wifi, cellular service, or hotspot: is there a way to print from an iPad to an AirPrint printer?

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No wifi, cellular service, or hotspot: is there a way to print from an iPad to an AirPrint printer?

Hello,

I travel quite a bit and am looking for the ideal iPad/AirPrint printer setup. In some locations, wifi is unstable or not provided. Cellular service may be non existent. I do have an iPhone which does have personal hotspot capabilities, but without cellular service, I cannot create a direct connection to the printer. I could go outside to get cellular service, but that would require moving with my printer and finding an outlet for the printer.

Without wifi, cellular service, or a personal hotspot, is there a way to print from an iPad to an AirPrint printer?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Posted on Jul 18, 2016 7:49 AM

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Answer 1

Demo

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Jul 18, 2016 7:54 AM in response to anph

Yes. A number of printers can create their own ad-hoc WiFi networks. I know that HP makes a few of them. I'm sure that there are others available.

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/mobility/wireless-direct-printing.html#apple

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sunk818

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Jul 19, 2016 8:14 AM in response to anph

Remember, you have other ways to communicate locally using Bluetooth and perhaps even cables. I don't have a specific recommendations, but there are Bluetooth enabled printers available. I remember back in the Palm days, you could use the irDA (infrared) port to send print jobs to the HP printer.

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anph Author

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Jul 19, 2016 8:17 AM in response to Demo

Perfect. I needed a portable laser printer and found one with ad-hoc/WiFi direct built in. HP LaserJet 1102 and 1109 models. Much appreciated!

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