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Mobile Printing

Introduce flexible working with mobile printing. Stay productive and print documents whenever you need, conveniently while on the go. Benefit from secure printing technologies, such as our pull printing technology, and enhance efficiency in your company. On this page, we will cover the differences between mobile and cloud printing to help you find the perfect fit for your business.

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What is mobile printing?

Mobile print is a technology that allows you to print images or documents from a mobile device such as smartphones, laptops, or tablets. This way, users can wirelessly send their print jobs to a nearby printer from their device using an app. Mobile device printing is convenient and efficient for modern businesses who like to use the opportunity of printing on the go.

Benefits of mobile printing

In flexible work environments mobile printing offers significant productivity and efficiency gains. It allows employees to print with mobile devices, without a direct connection to the printer. This convenient ‘printing on the go’ enables employees to remain productive when working from different locations. Additionally, pull printing technology enhances security by releasing print jobs after prior authentication, ensuring printing only occurs when necessary, helping to reduce any paper waste.

What is the difference between cloud printing and mobile printing?

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Feature Mobile printing Cloud printing Commonalities
Device Types & Data Transfer Print directly from mobile devices to printer Send from mobile devices to cloud server then to printer Both support a variety of mobile devices and allow wireless data transfer
Connection Type Local Wi-Fi network, Bluetooth and NFC Internet connection Both require wireless connectivity
Flexibility Devices within the same range of the printer's network or Bluetooth Highly flexible, print from anywhere via internet connection Both enable wireless printing
App Requirement Apps (Android / iOS) for mobile printing Cloud printing service app (Android / iOS) Both require specific apps for printing
Security Pull printing for secure release, end-to-end-encryption Secure cloud services manage print jobs, end-to-end-encryption Both offer security features

What is the right option for my company?

To help you decide between mobile and cloud printing, you need to take various factors into account. Here are a few questions that can help:

• What is the typical work setup of your employees (e.g., remote work, hybrid work)?
• Do your employees need to print from various locations?
• Which types of devices do your employees use (e.g., computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet)?
• How important is data security in your printing process?
• Would you also like to optimise your printing workflow?

FAQ

What is mobile printing?

Mobile printing allows you to print documents directly from a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. This can be achieved using wireless networks, Bluetooth, or a specific app.

How does mobile printing work?

Mobile printing typically uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to link your device to a printer. Once connected, you can select the document or photo you wish to print, choose your print settings, and send the job directly from your device to the printer.

Do I need a special printer for mobile printing?

Not necessarily. Many modern printers come with mobile printing capabilities. However, older printers may require an additional app or software update to activate this feature.

Can I print from any mobile device?

Most smartphones and tablets facilitate mobile printing. The essential requirement is to have a compatible printer and the necessary app or software for your device’s operating system, such as Android or iOS.

Is mobile printing secure?

Mobile printing is generally safe, especially when using a home network. For confidential documents, make sure your network is encrypted, and consider using any extra security features offered by your printer.

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