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Why print from a mobile device? ›
Mobile Apps – HP ePrint ›
Print-enabled OS – Apple AirPrint ›
Print using e-mail ›
Find the right printer for mobile printing ›
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HP has made printing on the go easier than ever! With the HP ePrint mobile app, AirPrint, and HP ePrint you can print documents, photos, and other printable content—straight from your smartphone or tablet. 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
business women discussing project with open laptop
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 the HP ePrint mobile app

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Man with phone in airport
It's easy to print from your Smartphone, tablet, or laptop with the HP ePrint mobile app—no matter where you are.2
The HP ePrint mobile app is the easiest way to print from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Blackberry.2 At home, print to any printer—even older models—by connecting your mobile device to the same local network. Away from your local network? Use your mobile device's internet connection to find and then send print jobs to HP Public Print Locations.
Versatility: This app lets you select printer settings such as double sided printing, photo print size, and multiple copies. In addition to photos, you can print the following file types: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Text (.txt), PDF, HTML, and images (bmp, jpg, png, gif, tiff).3
Convenience: Print to thousands of HP Public Print Locations, including FedEx Office and UPS store locations, many Hilton hotels, airport kiosks and VIP lounges, and more!2
Security: To maintain confidentiality when printing to public locations, you'll receive a unique pick-up code for your print job.
Ideal for: Those who need a hardcopy now, but are away from their printer.
Want to learn more? See how the HP ePrint app works.

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.
•  Document supported: Use HP ePrint to send images, text files, PDFs, and photos, as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel documents.4 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 select LaserJets including the HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color M251nw Printer, the HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw Multifunction Printer, and the HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw.
•  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!5
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 Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One ›
•  Color print, copy, scan, fax
•  ISO Print Speed: Up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) black, 16 ppm color6
•  Access HP Business Print Apps on the 4.3" color touchscreen
•  Automatic duplexing
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HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color M251nw Printer
HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color M251nw Printer ›
•  Color printer
•  ISO Print Speed: Up to 14 ppm black, 14 ppm color7
•  Wired and wireless networking8
•  Professional color quality with ImageREt 3600 and HP ColorSphere toner.
•  Access HP Business Print Apps on the 3.5" color touchscreen5
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HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw
HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw ›
•  Color Print, copy, scan, fax
•  ISO Print Speed: Up to 14 ppm black, 14 ppm color7
•  Access HP Business Print Apps on the 3.5" color touchscreen
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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!