It was just my girlfriends bitrhday. I got her this little printer that prints polariod style pictures. It says you can print pics from a phone via infrared. Or pics from a camera with pictbridge. It prints pics from her camera with no problem but what phone has infrared? Is there any way to get pictbridge on my phone?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
Just use bluetooth. Thats how i do it. I have the same printer hope this helps
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
tat2messiah said:
Just use bluetooth. Thats how i do it. I have the same printer hope this helps
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That would be a very nice feature to have but I don't think this thing does that. What printer do you have? I am trying to use a Fujifilm Pivi MP-300.
Try using your microusb->usb cable and enable usb storage mode on your phone.
owmygulay said:
It was just my girlfriends bitrhday. I got her this little printer that prints polariod style pictures. It says you can print pics from a phone via infrared. Or pics from a camera with pictbridge. It prints pics from her camera with no problem but what phone has infrared? Is there any way to get pictbridge on my phone?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No phone I know of has had infrared for YEARS.
These days it's all wifi or Bluetooth.
i know laptops have had IR technology but i havent seen cell phones with that in a long time
OwmyGulay,
Pictbridge is a standard that was created and implemented by both the Digital Camera and Printer consortium. It was enacted as a quick way to get images from a DIGITAL camera off to a PRINTER without having to tether the CAMERA to the COMPUTER first to download data from SD/CF cards and then launching a seperate computer/printer program just to print files.
Imagine taking a PIC and then hitting the PRINT button when you're near the printer, no worries about cables and file copying needed. this was magic back in 2007/2008 before BLUETOOTH took off and Smartphones were all Blackberries (No iphone no Androids yet)
To the best of my knowledge we do NOT have Pictbridge protocols installed on our SGSII so this will not work for us. Instead simply connect via Bluetooth...
Thanks for all the replies guys. My regular printer has bluetooth but this new little photo printer does not. I don't know why. I must have just assumed it did before I bought it. It is pretty weak. My girlfriend is able to print pictures from her Nikon on this printer via usb so she likes it. Thats what she wanted it for. Maybe this thing is just old.
Related
Why is printing a simple word doc so difficult. One should be able to print from polaris, file manager or other file viewing app. It is really frustrating that everything one can do for free on a pc costs a fortune on mobile devices. Don't get me wrong, there are a great deal of free apps that work great.
I was hoping to be able to use this tablet to its potential as a low powered computer yet, software really needs to improve for this to happen.
Anyway, just wanted to know if I am missing some freeware here. I will not buy printershare premium($13) and I can't find something similar for free. I know i could convert the format of the .doc file and use a less adequate program but i should not have to.
Srry I am new to touchscreen device's and I am mad because I have been trying to print one page for hours now. I know these are not replacements for computers but, they have the ability to do more.
Thanks
Try Google cloud print. You unfortunately need some sort of device directly connected to your printer to use it, from my understanding...
http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/
You can print for free. You just have to search for it. Can't give any more details. Google search will be the key to what you looking for. lol
Well the key is one thing that has left me searching for hours along with trying to find a better way to print. Current key is not on the net and older keys will not update, it tells me I did not purchase it.Cloud print is not really what I was going for but it may be my only choice(pointless because my printer does not have eprint and i might as well be printing from the laptop). I don't know if there is a way around key verification but, i have not been able to find a way as of yet.
have you tried searching your brand of printer and seeing if they have an app?
like hp has an app for printing to their printers. Probably similar things for other brands
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ocC5hbmRyb2lkLnByaW50Il0.
edit. Never tried any of these apps myself. Just remember someone else mentioning them
BongoBong said:
have you tried searching your brand of printer and seeing if they have an app?
like hp has an app for printing to their printers. Probably similar things for other brands
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ocC5hbmRyb2lkLnByaW50Il0.
edit. Never tried any of these apps myself. Just remember someone else mentioning them
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This!
Samsung has an app for their line as well and that works great with the laser I have from them.
susko said:
Why is printing a simple word doc so difficult. One should be able to print from polaris, file manager or other file viewing app. It is really frustrating that everything one can do for free on a pc costs a fortune on mobile devices. Don't get me wrong, there are a great deal of free apps that work great.
I was hoping to be able to use this tablet to its potential as a low powered computer yet, software really needs to improve for this to happen.
Anyway, just wanted to know if I am missing some freeware here. I will not buy printershare premium($13) and I can't find something similar for free. I know i could convert the format of the .doc file and use a less adequate program but i should not have to.
Srry I am new to touchscreen device's and I am mad because I have been trying to print one page for hours now. I know these are not replacements for computers but, they have the ability to do more.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What brand of printer? I have a HP and use the HP app and it works great as long as the printer and Tablet are on the same network. I think it will work with any printer as long as you're on the same network
PrintBot
Might be worth giving PrintBot a go. Looks like it doesn't require "enabled" printers and supports legacy printers.
ilostmypistons said:
What brand of printer? I have a HP and use the HP app and it works great as long as the printer and Tablet are on the same network. I think it will work with any printer as long as you're on the same network
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So does that mean the printer needs to be a WiFi printer?
My printer (HP) is attached with a printer cable to a desktop computer that is on the same network as my laptop and Prime. Can I print from Prime to a this non-WiFi printer, that is cabled to my desktop on the same network?
Suggested programs for Prime?
Same goes for Epson. Their Epson iPrint app works great. They even supply you with an "epsonconnect" email address so you can print outside your network.
Ride525 said:
So does that mean the printer needs to be a WiFi printer?
My printer (HP) is attached with a printer cable to a desktop computer that is on the same network as my laptop and Prime. Can I print from Prime to a this non-WiFi printer, that is cabled to my desktop on the same network?
Suggested programs for Prime?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds like Google cloud print will work for you - you install some software on your PC and then there are multiple apps you can install on your phone.
Deskjet 3050 j610 does not have eprint. I have tried hp eprint home and biz but it does not let me print. It sees my printer but for some reason can't print to it. BTW I really hate this app it is very evil and annoying.
The whole point of this is to not have to pick up the laptop when I need to print. I hardly use my families laptop and spend most of my time on the tp(takes some getting use to when coming from a desktop as primary computer). I almost have it to where the prime is just as good if not better than my old and busted desktop. It is certainly faster believe it or not(old amd sempron 1.9GHz single with 1gb of ram). Sad I know. Yet, i do miss that 100gb HDD. I plan to get an SD card when I get some spare cash. After that I am building myself an amd/asus/radeon super computer.
Kinda got off topic there.
Using eprint is just not practical in this case. Hooking up the laptop to my printer so I can print from my tp just sounds stupid to me, it would be faster just to print directly from the laptop.
I have tried everything here. If anyone can tell me what I am doing wrong it would be greatly appreciated!
Edit: tried iprint as well and it can't find my printer
Have you considered this with your printer ?
PrintBot
I tried PrintBot last night.
I have two printers patched into my router. An old LaserJet4 and a HP OfficeJet D Series. I configured Printbot and tried printing the test page to both printers.
The Laserjet4 started printing but it printed wierd characters and spooling sheets of paper so I believe it was sent the wrong printer control characters.
The OfficeJet D Series managed to print the test page successfully.
Didn't have time to print anything else.
susko said:
Deskjet 3050 j610 does not have eprint. I have tried hp eprint home and biz but it does not let me print. It sees my printer but for some reason can't print to it. BTW I really hate this app it is very evil and annoying.
The whole point of this is to not have to pick up the laptop when I need to print. I hardly use my families laptop and spend most of my time on the tp(takes some getting use to when coming from a desktop as primary computer). I almost have it to where the prime is just as good if not better than my old and busted desktop. It is certainly faster believe it or not(old amd sempron 1.9GHz single with 1gb of ram). Sad I know. Yet, i do miss that 100gb HDD. I plan to get an SD card when I get some spare cash. After that I am building myself an amd/asus/radeon super computer.
Kinda got off topic there.
Using eprint is just not practical in this case. Hooking up the laptop to my printer so I can print from my tp just sounds stupid to me, it would be faster just to print directly from the laptop.
I have tried everything here. If anyone can tell me what I am doing wrong it would be greatly appreciated!
Edit: tried iprint as well and it can't find my printer
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just printed a picture from my TFP using HP ePrint home and biz. I dont understand whats wrong with your setup it should work. If your prime sees the printer it should work. Try going in to the gallery than choose a pic or image than hit the share icon than more than hp and finally print. If that does not work your not registered with HP eprint service in that case register and Try again. HP should send a code through email to you that you put in the app or click a link so is instantly linked to your gmail account. Also I wasnt able to print directly from the app the first time I used it I had to go through the share icon. Good luck hope this helps
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
$13 is a lot but Printershare works flawlessly for me, even for Printing PDFs. Fortunately I got it as a free paid app of the day from Amazon. I would just pay the money if I needed/wanted to print a lot from my devices. Sometimes it will go on sale for like half price too...maybe wait until then.
Not sure if this is what your looking for but, I recently bought a Canon Pixma wireless printer because I was tired of going to my dessktop pc to print something and wanted to print directly from my laptop and the wife's. Well lo and behold, Canon has an app, that I installed on my Prime and Samsung Droid Charge , that works like a charm !
rdalev said:
Not sure if this is what your looking for but, I recently bought a Canon Pixma wireless printer because I was tired of going to my dessktop pc to print something and wanted to print directly from my laptop and the wife's. Well lo and behold, Canon has an app, that I installed on my Prime and Samsung Droid Charge , that works like a charm !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was not able to find it on my bionic, so I searched for it on the web version of the market and found the canon app. Here's a link for anyone who needs it, in case your searching for it on an unsupported phone.
Canon printer app
https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.canon.bsd.android.aepp.activity&hl=en
i got printershare for free from amazon apps, much better than HP provided app.
check amazon app store for free stuff every day!
ilostmypistons said:
I just printed a picture from my TFP using HP ePrint home and biz. I dont understand whats wrong with your setup it should work. If your prime sees the printer it should work. Try going in to the gallery than choose a pic or image than hit the share icon than more than hp and finally print. If that does not work your not registered with HP eprint service in that case register and Try again. HP should send a code through email to you that you put in the app or click a link so is instantly linked to your gmail account. Also I wasnt able to print directly from the app the first time I used it I had to go through the share icon. Good luck hope this helps
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is very strange that this works yet nothing else does. The only way it works is if you go through the gallery. I blame the fact that this program is evil. Also the print was very slow and poor quality but I'm not sure what to blame.
justwonder said:
Have you considered this with your printer ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wtf
Evo_Shift said:
$13 is a lot but Printershare works flawlessly for me, even for Printing PDFs. Fortunately I got it as a free paid app of the day from Amazon. I would just pay the money if I needed/wanted to print a lot from my devices. Sometimes it will go on sale for like half price too...maybe wait until then.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lucky
i should check Amazon more often.
I refuse to pay so much for printershare and I don't think I would need it that badly. It just really bothers me that there is not a preloaded application for this. I am just stubborn and would not print a quiz off from the laptop because I had already downloaded it to my tp. It would just be a convenience that's all.
Howdy folks, got my Sony S yesterday & have barely put it down since! love its tactile feel & its ease of use! I plan to get a nas drive to gain access to my music/movies etc but the question I have today is about printing.
I have a 7series brother printer which, although is wireless, isnt supported by any of the apps ive found. It recieves the data but just doesnt do anything with it! All the apps ive found (inc the official Brother one) just dont have the correct drivers.
So I was just wondering who has successly paired a wireless printer to their tablet, which is stable. Ive found plenty of apps that seem to do the job, but before buying a new printer (all-in-one) I wanted to make sure I was getting the right one
I use PrinterShare, and it works perfectly. At home, I have a Canon MP620. At work, we have a couple of large HPs and a Bizhub. I have PrinterShare on my phone and tablet, and my colleagues are always amazed when we're heading out the door and realize we forgot something, and I just go to Google Drive and print directly from whatever device I've got out (ually my phone).
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using Tapatalk 2
ejchis said:
I use PrinterShare, and it works perfectly. At home, I have a Canon MP620. At work, we have a couple of large HPs and a Bizhub. I have PrinterShare on my phone and tablet, and my colleagues are always amazed when we're heading out the door and realize we forgot something, and I just go to Google Drive and print directly from whatever device I've got out (ually my phone).
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cheers. Do you print docs straight from the tablet/phone... or is it all cloud printing via google drive?
ejchis said:
I use PrinterShare, and it works perfectly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree. I also use PrinterShare Mobile Print and I came to appreciate its capabilities so much that I purchased its Premium Key. I have tried several printing apps, some free, some purchased, and I find PrinterShare to be the most versatile, non-intrusive, and user friendly of them all, and it has a comprehensive set of printer drivers. IMHO, you cannot find a better mobile printing app.
No cloud business required. Printer drivers are installed directly to the device. The device then communicates directly with the printer.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
I created a small video demonstrating printing via OTG host
I did this because i have come across several people saying they cant get it to work, and this is mostly because they are expecting the stock print buttons to work
http://youtu.be/m-8bnejng3Y
I tried to use more than 1 device by connectibg a usb hub, but this did nit work
Are there dual OTG cables available, ir is 1 device the limit ?
Would be nice to connect a printer and a keyboard
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Check this video out:
http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-connectivity-demo.html
Pretty much confirms that certain types of USB hubs will work and work well!
Ahh. Cool.. Will try some more hubs
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
hi, thanks for the video. unfortunately i'm at work for the next 25 days (at sea on a boat) and I cannot access youtube from the work computers. Can you detail the process for me? Is an app or script involved?
I plugged a printer into my phone and it popped up saying printer connected so i thought I'd look online to see if anyone got it working. and you did. well done
I'm looking for a dock for my Optimus G that will allow me to hook up a keyboard and mouse or at least just a keyboard to it. Does anyone know of a dock like this or if it is even possible for the Optimus G? I know there is a dock like this for the Note 2 but its over $100 and that is a lot to throw away if it doesn't work. If anyone has some insight let me know.
Use an MHL adapter
You can use any blue tooth mouse and keyboard. Try a blue tooth keyboard with a track pad. And use any MHL cable to display the content onto a screen.
Aerobane said:
I'm looking for a dock for my Optimus G that will allow me to hook up a keyboard and mouse or at least just a keyboard to it. Does anyone know of a dock like this or if it is even possible for the Optimus G? I know there is a dock like this for the Note 2 but its over $100 and that is a lot to throw away if it doesn't work. If anyone has some insight let me know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=PA-BK03-PB&cat=WLS
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app
Thanks for the responses guys ill look into the different options. Do you know also if there is a way to have the phone connected to a laptop and almost work like a vm of the phone on the desktop where you could have it in its own window and run everything like email and texting off of it through the computer? I tried googling and researching this on my own but didn't come up with much. It may be because i don't know the right terminology to look for.
Aerobane said:
Thanks for the responses guys ill look into the different options. Do you know also if there is a way to have the phone connected to a laptop and almost work like a vm of the phone on the desktop where you could have it in its own window and run everything like email and texting off of it through the computer? I tried googling and researching this on my own but didn't come up with much. It may be because i don't know the right terminology to look for.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LG makes a program called On Screen Phone that will allow you to see everything you're doing on your phone in real-time as well as use your mouse to control it. There will be a bit of lag, but I think it works well enough. Apparently some phones can do this over WiFi, but ours only has the option to do it over usb. I only played with it some this past weekend, so others may know more about it.
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app
CapnPez said:
LG makes a program called On Screen Phone that will allow you to see everything you're doing on your phone in real-time as well as use your mouse to control it. There will be a bit of lag, but I think it works well enough. Apparently some phones can do this over WiFi, but ours only has the option to do it over usb. I only played with it some this past weekend, so others may know more about it.
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
works over WiFi on our devices as well its a little finicky though
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app
charleswesde said:
works over WiFi on our devices as well its a little finicky though
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool! Thanks for that. I just tried it and it seems to work nearly as well as the USB (at least in my few minutes of playing with it). Is there a way to get sound to work through the PC for video playback?
yeah for the most part it works without issue, other times can't seem to get it to connect by Wi-Fi for the life of me, USB always works tho... I briefly had the same thought as far as audio output but due to the varying delay between device and monitor the mouths would never match even if you delayed the audio it'd need constant adjustments because the video delay varies in light of that mhl would be the way to go for audio/ video or miracast but good luck with that
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app
I found this while looking yesterday and figured others may be interested in as well. The only problem I've found is that there is no ringtone or alert for new text messages other than the name of the tab changing in the browser to alert you. Other than that it works pretty well. Airdroid. Thanks for the suggestions guys, appreciate it.
I'm going to get the One soon and the IR blaster seems like a great feature, however, we don't have cable, only basic channels. Does it still work, or do you need a service hooked up to the tv for it to work?
It still works
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
narya1 said:
I'm going to get the One soon and the IR blaster seems like a great feature, however, we don't have cable, only basic channels. Does it still work, or do you need a service hooked up to the tv for it to work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it does. I don't have cable and got it all set up and working. Didn't auto recognize my button setup but put it in manually.