Today, there are multiple possibilities for printing directly from your smartphone. Whether you are on Android or iOS, we will see together how to do it.
No need to have a computer to be able to print
Did you know that according to Mikako Kitagawa, who is a director analyst for Gartner, PC sales fell by 19.5% in the third quarter of 2022 ? And this can be explained by the fact that we can do almost everything from our smartphones.
- Have you taken beautiful photos with your phone and would like to print them to share with your loved ones?
- Don't have a computer at home?
- Your phone is your main work tool and it takes you outdoors regularly. Do you often need to print receipts or contracts?
So here is some news that will delight you. Editing your memories or documents has never been easier.
With or without Wifi
Regardless of your operating system, you can start printing your photos or documents directly from your smartphone. And this, whatever the model of your printer, whether you have a WiFi connection or not.
On your phone, go to the Google Play app store, or App Store, and download the one that matches your printer. In general, in the manual, the manufacturer tells you this. Once downloaded, all you have to do is follow the instructions given to you step by step.
If you have a printer compatible with Air Print technology, you can connect your iPhone to it very simply. However, the application from which you wish to start printing must also be compatible with this technology.
This article might interest you: Print over Wifi! How to connect your printer?
But did you know that you can also do it without WiFi? Thanks to Bluetooth, you can connect directly to your machine. Remember to activate the function on both of your devices: phone and printer.
If you don't have access to WiFi or Bluetooth, it doesn't matter! Do it with your USB cable. Usually on your charger, plug it directly between your phone and your printer, and you're done.
If you are a fan of the Apple ecosystem, and you are the proud owner of a Mac, this tip concerns you. Using iOS, connect your iPhone to your computer using the Air Drop system. You thus transmit your document or your photo, from one medium to another. Then, all you have to do is print it in a completely traditional way.
With your printer, you can use FranceToner compatible cartridges . And you finally see your most beautiful photos!
Considerable benefits
As you are beginning to suspect, the advantages of printing from your phone are numerous.
- The first is that you do not have to do it from home. You just need to find a printer to connect to.
- The second is speed of execution. Once your app is downloaded, your Bluetooth, Air Print, or USB cable is connected, simply request printing. Digital tasks today are getting faster and faster. This allows you to have greater efficiency.
- The third is that, obviously, you don't need a PC anymore. This will lighten your luggage to go on vacation, or your work briefcase. No need to bring along a whole legion of cables either. You will only need your charger.
- Finally, you absolutely do not lose print quality.
So why deprive yourself of it?
Your turn !
As we have just seen together, printing from your smartphone has now become child's play. The only condition is to have access to a printer.
You now hold all the cards. On your phones!
