printing from an ipad directly to the office printer.
We have a small local network, (workgroup - not domain), which is connected to the internet. We have a single HP Laserjet printer, which is connected to one of the workstations via a USB cable, and shared for all to use. We have a mixture of Vista HP and XP home premium workstations.
We also have a field worker, who has an ipad, and would like to print directly from this, to the printer in our office.
Does anyone know whether this can be done, and if so, how?
Many thanks.
We also have a field worker, who has an ipad, and would like to print directly from this, to the printer in our office.
Does anyone know whether this can be done, and if so, how?
Many thanks.
Does the printer have an networkinterface as well?
If so, it could be connected to the network and if it has AirPrint-support, it should show up on the iPad.
If not, there is software available to accomplish it as well:
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-and-printing-options
Option 2 links to one Windows-alternative:
http://www.collobos.com/index.php
If so, it could be connected to the network and if it has AirPrint-support, it should show up on the iPad.
If not, there is software available to accomplish it as well:
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-and-printing-options
Option 2 links to one Windows-alternative:
http://www.collobos.com/index.php
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The printer does not have a network interface, and I should point out that when I say remote worker, I mean off site, away from any local wifi connections.
I presume it will need to have a suitable internet connection for the IPAD to connect to, and that any print jobs will be sent via the web?
Many thanks.
I presume it will need to have a suitable internet connection for the IPAD to connect to, and that any print jobs will be sent via the web?
Many thanks.
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Ofcourse they need good connectivity.. or VPN connection.
hotspot shield vpn is free tool for creating Vpn tunnel
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotspot-shield-vpn-best-vpn/id443369807?mt=8
only requirement is IPad need to communicate office printer anyhow.
hotspot shield vpn is free tool for creating Vpn tunnel
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotspot-shield-vpn-best-vpn/id443369807?mt=8
only requirement is IPad need to communicate office printer anyhow.
ASKER
Thanks to all.
Print (Print to ALL Printers)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-print-to-all-printers/id299423224?mt=8
check if this works for you