With the release of iOS 4.2 the Airprint functionality enables instant wireless printing from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch apps. Users can automatically find printers that support AirPrint on their network and print to them immediately without needing to install drivers or download aditional software.
Its currently best to Test your device with a printer that supports AirPrintHP
Hewlett Packard announced that it is expanding the support for Apple’s Airprint feature by means of a Firmware update to it’s available from:
http://www.hp.com/support
This means you will be able to print from your iPhone or iPad to more than eight of HP’s LaserJet Models
AirPrint enables iOS device users running iOS 4.2 or later to wirelessly print documents, emails and photo’s directly to a Airprint Printer over wireless connection without having to install any additional software or drivers.
The HP Firmware update for Airprint is available for the following printer models:
* 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
The eight HP Printer models are in addition to another five LaserJet models which already support printing via AirPrint on your iOS device:
* HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fn Color MFP
* HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color MFP
* HP LaserJet Pro CP1525n Color Printer
* HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer
* HP Color LaserJet Pro M1536dnf MFP
The HP Photosmart eStation All-in-One is a combo device designed for the home office or single user and not the corporate office, as it lacks the ability to support multiple users. It includes a multifunction “printer/scanner/copier/fax, along with a tablet computer display. The HP PhotoSmart eStation supports Airprint, which means you can print to it directly from your iPhone or iPad or even a iPod Touch.
The HP PhotoSmart eStation touchscreen is in reality a separate 7-inch tablet, which the HP engineers call “the Zeen”. The Zeen is a Tablet running the Google Android operating system which comes with built in Wi-Fi connectivity to your home router. Because the Zeen is a Tablet, you can it around the home all by itself for web browsing, email, reading eBooks and so on.
Scan Quality: Scans 1200-dpi optical, with document size up to 8.5″ by 11″
Airprint: Wirelessly print from iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch through your local wifi network
Print speed: 33 pages per minute in B&W or 32 ppm in color
Operation systems Supported: Windows, Mac or Linux
Color touchscreen is a separate 7-inch color Android wifi tablet
What We Like
If you are looking for both a multifunction printer and a basic tablet (such as an eReader) then this package is a great value.
This device has a high Energy Star rating that, along with its ink management system, is designed to keep your ongoing printing costs down.
Print over wireless from any PC/ Mac computer or Apple iOS device, using Airprint, email printing or wi-fi.
It creates quality print output for both documents and photographs.
Room for Improvement
The initial configuration of the device can be a little difficult, so don’t be shy about calling in to the HP support desk to have them walk you through the process.
The Android tablet is an entry level tablet, and so there is only so much you can do with it. HP has placed limitations on the applications that you can install on the device, although this can be overcome if you know a little about the Android operating system.
This machine can work fine in a home environment but lacks the networking support required for an office environment.
In Closing
The HP Photosmart eStation All-in-One is a compelling Printer option for a home printer/fax/scanner/copier, with the benefit of an Android tablet thrown in. The Ability to printing from your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad is really simple and easy with the built in Airprint technology.
If you are not interested in having the Android tablet, an alternative Printer product that offers the other features is the HP Photosmart C410a at a cheaper price.
It has emerged that there is an easy way to install AirPrint on your Mac OS 10.6.5 computers without getting your hands dirty with this quick and dirty tool from NetPuting.
This so far is the easiest way to enable AirPrint on your Apple Mac
You can do this manually, but the AirPrint Hacktivator just works beautifully. If you want some more options I can suggest the Printopia software as reviewed at Printopia Airprint software
AirPrint functionality was severely reduced just before Apple released iOS 4.2, retaining only support for a small number of HP Printers out of the Box.
How to enable Network AirPrint on your Windows PC?
All you need is the instructions below and the Airprint.zip files that you can download from Mediafire below
Let Windows Firewall allow AirPrint to communicate on the networks (Double click on the airprint.exe) or you can manually add to Windows Firewall exceptions.
Make sure you have set your printer as shared on both your network settings and on the printers settings.
On your device you will be asked for Admin ID and PW the first time you print unless you have a guest account enabled.
The Software allows you to share any printer to which you can currently print via Wifi.
Whether you have an inkjet printer plugged into your Mac, a laser printer plugged into your router or even a network printer, if your Mac can print to it, Printopia will share it. Is your printer plugged into your AirPort or Time Capsule? No problem. Printopia translates for your printer, allowing it to speak to your iPhone or iPad even if it’s not an AirPrint-compatible printer. Printopia even supports many password-protected printers
The app even lets you print a PDF or JPG, saving it directly to a Dropbox.com folder if you aren’t fussed about printing it out physically.
Printopia [which is US$9.95 with a free 7-day trial] is a preference-pane that shows any printers you have installed on your Mac, and shares these so that when you choose to print from any compatible iOS app, your printer shows up in the menu.”
Printing to PDF
“You can choose to print to a PDF, which is then saved on the Mac.”
It doesn’t look like the app is available for PC users at the moment.
With the release of iOS 4.2 the Airprint functionality enables instant wireless printing from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch apps. Users can automatically find printers that support AirPrint on their network and print to them immediately without needing to install drivers or download aditional software.
is a combo device designed for the home office or single user and not the corporate office, as it lacks the ability to support multiple users. It includes a multifunction “printer/scanner/copier/fax, along with a tablet computer display. The HP PhotoSmart eStation supports Airprint, which means you can print to it directly from your iPhone or iPad or even a iPod Touch.
If you are not interested in having the Android tablet, an alternative Printer product that offers the other features is the HP Photosmart C410a at a cheaper price.
Printopia [which is 