All the ways to print from a mobile device

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Why print from a mobile device? ›
Mobile Apps – HP iPrint App 3.0 ›
Print-enabled OS – Apple AirPrint ›
Print using e-mail ›
Find the right printer for mobile printing ›
Learn more ›

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Introduction: HP has made printing on-the-go easier than ever! We'll show you how to print photos, documents, and other printable content—straight from your mobile phone to your office's HP printer! Learn how to connect to a printer wirelessly with AirPrint, iPrint, or ePrint. Read on to determine which method is best for you.

Why print from a mobile device?

business woman printing from her mobile phone
Mobile printing means the ability to print from a variety of devices and places–even from a phone with e-mail capabilities!1
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Share your printer with visiting clients without them needing to install software.
Chances are, you're doing a lot of work outside of the office or from devices other than your desktop computer—you may not even keep a desktop PC any longer. With all the new print methods, you'll never think about printing the same way again! Now, you can:
•  Print from a variety of devices. With mobile printing, you're only a few steps away from having printed content, whether it's from a smartphone, laptop, iPad, or any device with e-mail capabilities.
•  Print while away from the office. Print while on-the-go–or when running late! Your presentation will be waiting in the printer tray when you arrive.
•  Print when out of range of your wireless network. Whether you're in that far back office or you've stepped across the hall, you can still print from your mobile phone with e-mail capabilities.
•  Share your printer; use a printer. With HP printers, mobile printing is a two-way street! Whether a visiting a client needs to use your printer or you want to access to a printer while away from the office, HP printers make it simple to print, without installing software.
Read on to discover how free print apps, embedded operating systems, and select HP printers can keep you connected, even while on-the-go.

About HP iPrint App 3.0

HP iPrint on iPhone
Download the free HP iPrint App to send photos, text files, and PDFs directly to select HP inkjets.
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Step 1: While in the document, touch the send arrow and then touch Open in "HP iPrint".
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Step 3: After touching the wrench icon, you'll be able to change your settings, including printer, paper size, duplexing, and more.
The HP iPrint App is a free, downloadable app that allows you to send jobs to select HP inkjets. With this app, you do not need to install any software.
•  Devices supported: HP iPrint is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users as well as those with a smartphone featuring Symbian or Windows Mobile operating systems.
•  Documents supported: Capture and edit photos, plus wirelessly print photos, PDFs, and text files, directly from your Apple device—PC-free!
•  Printers supported: Because many wireless HP printers support the HP iPrint app, you may not need to purchase a new printer for on-the-go printing! See a list of the latest wireless HP printers that support this method.
How to print
Before you can print, you must download the free HP iPrint App. Apple users can download it from the Apple App Store. Symbian or Windows Mobile phone users can visit the Nokia Ovi Store or the Microsoft Marketplace.
After downloading and installing the app, follow these simple steps:
1.  While in the document to be printed, touch the send arrow and then touch Open in "HP iPrint".
2.  Touch the magnifying glass icon.
3.  To choose your printer, paper size, quality, etc., touch the wrench icon. When finished touch Done.
4.  When ready, touch Print.
That's it—your print is on its way! You can also print saved items from the iPrint app itself by selecting the photo or document from its saved folder.

Print-enabled OS – Apple AirPrint

man using Apple AirPrint on mobile phone
Apple's AirPrint allows you to print high-quality photos and documents to select HP ePrint-enabled printers on local wireless networks.
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Step 1: Touch the send arrow while in the document to be printed.
AirPrint print settings
Step 4: Change any print settings, including double– or single-sided printing.
Apple's AirPrint–available as a free software update—is Apple's latest wireless printing technology. It allows you to instantly and wirelessly print high-quality photos and documents to select HP ePrint-enabled printers on local networks with just a few touches on your smartphone.
•  Devices supported: HP iPrint is available to those with an iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch (second generation and later). It's available as a software update and is an embedded OS print function.
•  Documents supported: Apple AirPrint can print photos, PDFs, and text documents plus pages from Safari, Apple Mail, and third-party apps with built-in printing. And, with Apple iPrint, you can access printer settings such as specific page range, duplexing, and multiple copies.
•  Printers supported: Many HP LaserJets and Officejets support Apple AirPrint, and with AirPrint, you only need be in range of your printer to easily print! See all printers that support AirPrint.
How to print
After you've uploaded the software on your Apple device, follow these simple steps:
1.  Touch the send arrow while in the document to be printed.
2.  Touch Print.
3.  Choose your printer from the list.
4.  Change any print settings.
5.  Touch Print.
It's that easy! Learn more about Apple AirPrint.

Print using e-mail

man using mobile phone for HP ePrint
With HP ePrint, you can e-mail documents directly to the printer from any mobile device that has e-mail capabilities.1
PDFs printed with ePrint
HP ePrint supports images, text files, PDFs, and photos. If you can attach it to an e-mail, you can print it!1
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HP ePrint is simple to use! Simply attach a document to an e-mail and send it to the e-mail address assigned to your HP ePrint-enabled printer.
HP ePrint is a free service that uses an exclusive e-mail address assigned to your HP ePrint-enabled printer. Once again, there is no need to install any printer software! Simply e-mail documents directly to the printer from any mobile device that has e-mail capabilities.1
•  Devices supported: Print from a smartphone, notebook, or any other device–without installing any special drivers or software. This means that you can print from the airport, the café around the corner, or a borrowed device.
•  Documents supported: Use HP ePrint to send images, text files, PDFs, and photos, as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel2 documents. If you can attach it to an e-mail, you can print it!1
•  Printers supported: HP ePrint is found on most new wireless Photosmart and Officejet printers, plus these select LaserJets: LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer, the LaserJet Pro M1536dnf MFP, and the LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color e-MFP.
Visit the HP SMB Store to find a printer with HP ePrint.
•  Added benefits: Many printers with HP ePrint also feature HP Print Apps for business. Print documents saved to the server or cloud straight from your printer's touchscreen—no PC required!3
Plus, invite visiting clients or colleagues to send jobs to your printer, without going through the trouble of having to e-mail it to you or your staff first.
How to print
After setting up your HP ePrint-enabled printer and registering it at the ePrintCenter, there are really only two steps to print:
1.  Attach a document to an e-mail
2.  Send it to the unique e-mail address assigned to your printer.
That's it—your document will begin printing! Learn how HP ePrint can benefit your business, plus discover which file types and e-mail clients that are supported.

Find the right printer for mobile printing

HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer
LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer ›
•  Supports HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint
•  Color print
•  Compact design makes it an easy fit for any desk
•  Print at the same cost per page as black-and-white LaserJets4
•  Save time and reduce energy use with Instant-on Technology5
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color MFP
LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color MFP ›
•  Supports HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint
•  Color print, copy, scan, fax
•  Use the 3.5" touchscreen to access HP Print Apps for printing forms and news, archiving documents, and more—without a PC3
•  Save time and reduce energy use with Instant-on Technology5
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Premium e-All-in-One
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Premium e-All-in-One ›
•  Supports HP ePrint, HP iPrint, and Apple AirPrint
•  Color print, copy, scan, fax
•  Use the 4.3" color touchscreen with gesturing to access HP Business Apps for printing forms and news, archiving documents, and more—without a PC3
•  Save money printing marketing materials in-house
•  Save time with automatic duplexing
Always on the go? Take your printer with you! Discover the convenience of the Officejet 100 Mobile Printer with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Learn more

•  Discover the business benefits of wireless and mobile printing.
•  Learn why it's important to protect your office's wireless network.
•  Find out which printer features make printing more affordable and efficient!