14 DAY TRIAL // Hewlett Packarg is expanding support for Apple’s AirPrint wireless printing feature with a new firmware update that enables eight additional devices to receive printing instructions from iOS platforms.
According to a report by TUAW, HP classifies the move as a significant expansion of its support for Apple's wireless printing standard.
HP has added AirPrint support to a eight additional LaserJet models, and now has a total of 13 printers that fully support the spec.
The new firmware update is available for the following printer models, according to the aforementioned blog, enabling users to take advantage of printing without wires, whether it’s text, photos, or anything else that can needs to be on paper:
- HP LaserJet P1102w Printer - HP LaserJet P1606dn Printer - HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Printer - HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf MFP - HP LaserJet Pro M1213nf MFP - HP LaserJet Pro M1214nfh MFP - HP LaserJet Pro M1216nfh MFP - HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw MFP
As noted above, HP already supported Apple’s AirPrint in five Laserjet models. Those are: HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fn Color MFP; HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color MFP; HP LaserJet Pro CP1525n Color Printer; HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer; and HP Color LaserJet Pro M1536dnf MFP.
For those who are not very familiar with Apple’s AirPrint technology, it allows users of an iOS device to instantly talk to a supported printer without the need of a computer.
The iOS device, whether it is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, needs to be running at least iOS 4.2 in order to wirelessly print.
Apple provides a few examples on the multiple possible uses of AirPrint, saying:
“Late for a movie date? Quickly print your tickets from your iPad. Putting the finishing touches on a Keynote presentation? Print a draft and give it to a colleague. Or maybe you’re running out the door to catch a flight. A few taps is all it takes to help you get onboard.”
The cool thing about AirPrint is that it lets you print virtually anything, since you can take a screenshot of whatever shows up on your display.