Today’s release of the iOS 4.2 beta has given developers their first hands-on look at AirPrint, which will allow wireless printing from iOS devices. Macworld has published some details.
Dan Moren reports that users will be able to print text, photos and graphics to networked printers without having to fiddle with drivers, special software or network configurations. Also, it seems like the list of compatible printers is long, though details are still sketchy. Moren says that AirPrint will support printers shared via a Mac or a PC, from low-cost inkjets up to office laser printers. Additionally, HP will soon release a new line of printers with their “ePrint” feature that will offer, among other things, support for AirPrint.
Users have been waiting for an official print solution from Apple, and in the meantime several 3rd-party apps have appeared in the App Store. I’m eager to try it out myself, and am looking forward to the official release of iOS 4.2 in November.
TUAWMacworld dishes on AirPrint iOS printing originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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