14 DAY TRIAL // Epson America, Inc. and Thinxtream Technologies have announced a new printing application for iOS device owners called PrintJinni. The software allows users to easily print Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and JPEG files from an e-mail account to any Wi-Fi-enabled Epson all-in-one, the two companies said.
“Unlike other mobile printing solutions, PrintJinni for Epson is an all-inclusive productivity tool that allows users to download, display, preview, and print e-mail attachments that maintain accurate formatting,” the duo explained in a report dated September 14, 2010.
A number of key features for those interested in employing the tool is then offered.
According to Epson, in addition to supporting printing from e-mail attachments, PrintJinni offers easy discovery of supported Epson printers and all-in-ones over the user’s Wi-Fi network.
The software is allegedly very simple to set-up and use, especially with built-in support for Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Apple MobileMe, AOL, and other IMAP-based email accounts.
Evidently, the software facilitates printing without the need of an intermediate PC or printer drivers.
The software is priced at $6.99 for now (introductory price). The app will soon revert to the originally-planned $9.99 price, which is not cheap, but not expensive either
For those who print stuff all the time, the price should be a bargain.
Interested parties should note that the price includes a 1-year subscription to PrintJinni Services, including secure conversion of Microsoft Office documents on the PrintJinni Cloud, product upgrades and Technical Support.
Epson and Thinxtream are planning to add full iPad support later this Fall. Apple tablet owners can already employ the app right now. The upcoming update will be offered to them free of charge, according to the announcement.
"PrintJinni for Epson enhances the printing experience for mobile device users by delivering superior performance where it counts, whether at home, in the office, or on the road," said Gregg Brunnick, group product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc.
"With the benefit to print to any Wi-Fi-enabled Epson all-in-one, this convenient app keeps iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users from being tied to one printer,” Brunnick added.
“PrintJinni for Epson offers the ultimate mobile printing freedom and superior print quality inherent in Epson's all-in-one solutions," Brunnick concluded.
"We are pleased to work with Epson to launch a robust mobile printing solution for their customers," said Robert Shibata, director of marketing, Thinxtream Technologies.
"The rich functionality of PrintJinni for Epson will help Apple mobile device users leverage the superior printing performance and Wi-Fi capability of Epson printers,” Shibata added.
“Through this joint initiative, we are also looking forward to leveraging Epson's advanced printing technology expertise to upgrade and enhance the features of the PrintJinni application," Thinxtream director of marketing said.