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[Closed] AirPrint module for standard printer

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I have a networked Brother laser printer that I can print to using an app from the iPad but it's not ideal as it only works in a limited fashion. Is there a module that I can plug into the network or plug into the printers unused USB port that would make the AirPrint option work from the iPad?


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 1:14 pm
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If you have a PC/mac I think there are apps you can run on them to expose a connected printer as an AirPrint printer.

Edit: have a look at [url= http://www.netputing.com/handyprint/ ]Handyprint.[/url] More info [url= http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iphone/install-airprint-on-any-printer-3515276/ ]here[/url].


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 1:18 pm
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A RaspberryPi can act as an Airprint server and plug into the USB - that's what I have here.


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 1:23 pm
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Aracer, I like your idea although I don't have the skills for such things. I'm thinking more plug and play (idiot proof)


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 1:34 pm
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https://www.apple.com/uk/airport-express/


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 1:36 pm
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Tomzo, does that just plug into/ connect to the wireless network


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 2:34 pm
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Airport Express is what you need. It's expensive though, unless you also use it connected to a hif-i/some speaksers.


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 5:35 pm
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Airport to Express joins your WiFi network and lets you connect printer, speakers and a network cable.

I've got one of the original ones, works well but just gone for Sonos so about to sell it if it's of interest?


 
Posted : 12/07/2014 7:14 pm
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Gravity Slave, how much are looking for?


 
Posted : 14/07/2014 9:48 am
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Good condition, boxed with manuals. As well as printer it'll give you a network point and stream music.

£30 posted?
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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y7av2skxzr69t4e/AACr6taxe822Ia4Yt5QXgC24a


 
Posted : 14/07/2014 10:08 am
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I'll have it if craigxxl doesn't want it. 😀


 
Posted : 14/07/2014 10:10 am

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