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print wirelessly?

it is possible for the g1 to print wirelessly right?
is there a program out there that i dont know about that lets you do this? , because i've been looking but found nothing.
I guess it hasn't been created yet.......?

I would love this functionality as well since my printer is wireless. Would be great but I dont know if it will happen.

It is most definitely possible, but has not been implemented.
What you need in order to print;
install CUPS,
add application support.
If you have debian installed, you most certainly will already have the ability to print.
Note that even if CUPS was installed, you would not be able to print from ANY existing android application since they lack this functionality.

CUPS is the common unix printing system (developed by Apple). In Windows, when you buy a printer, you trust that, either the manufacturer has given you a working driver to install from a CD, or that Windows' endless array of popups will find it for you.
On unix-alikes, you toss the CD and trust that CUPS and its dependencies will have a serviceable driver already.
So no, you shouldn't have to make specific devices for each printer. They should already exist if CUPS supports them.

reviving old thread
with the ability to view PDFs and office docs as well as view and edit google docs via the browser it would be great to be able to discover networked printers and spool print jobs to them, any chance of this functionality coming around sometime soon?

innerspace said:
with the ability to view PDFs and office docs as well as view and edit google docs via the browser it would be great to be able to discover networked printers and spool print jobs to them, any chance of this functionality coming around sometime soon?
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I found an app awhile back that will let you print wirelessly the only thing you have to do is download a file onto the pc.

thats printershare
which is an ok solution i suppose, but does require a print server app to be installed on the host pc. I'd rather have the ability to browse the network from android and choose an existing printer as a target then use cups or try to install the driver via the web. Big issue with android apps not supporting this though, probably not going to happen. bummer really.

yeah i tried out the app and installed it on my g1 and file server. after i launched the app it showed its major flaw. If security permissions are not set on the host pc your printer shows online for everyone who is running the app. i saw printers from all over the country. i thought about sending a print job but didnt

^^lol^^
I thought the same thing. Plus it just didn't work. too funny.

Until there is a solution that uses IPP and not somebody's proprietary crud, there is no network printing solution for 'droid.

WiFi printing using PrinterShare

So, I figured that I would post a confirmation that states that while using my NC and PrinterShare from the market I can print documents over my WiFi connection at home!
I was not sure if this would work, and it took the NC a bit to see the WiFi printer, but it works. I am going to purchase the full version now that I know that it works.
This NC gets cooler and cooler, day after day!
I am wondering if something can develop a way to auto-print documents that have been waiting in a queue. For example if I am at work, select 4 documents that need printing, and then the NC would send them to the printer once I connect to my home WiFi?

There is a hack that can send documents from any device to any online printer.
It's not too complicated - as long as both are linked to the same Dropbox account. You would just need to install a script in your Dropbox, then any documents you want to print would be uploaded to that folder.
I don't have the link (sorry) but I'll look for it... I'll post it when I find it .-)

Ok - found it... I think it might be windows only.
(These are just links that I've found... All credit goes to the original author)
First, you need a dropbox account. You would need to have it linked to your Nook and your computer with a printer.
If you don't already have one, feel free to use my link: http://db.tt/1lAXHf7
(There's all sorts of other things you can do with Dropbox, but this is one of the better ones for the Nook... as far as I can tell)
Here's the link to show you how to install the script:
http://www.labnol.org/internet/print-from-mobile-phones/17827/
I attached the zip file with the script, hope it helps!

This works (dropbox option). Just printed a document. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, the application works for me, I opted for the wrz version.
The dropbox version works for mac and linux too, you just need the script. I can not find the link now but I Googled dropbox printing and found a page that links to the mac and linux scripts. I tried the linux one.

thanks for the dropbox method it worked.
u can find the mac script here http://www.labnol.org/tech/print-files-on-remote-mac/17838/. and the linux script here http://www.labnol.org/software/print-files-on-linux/17841/

Printershare works on my Droid2 but not my nc
nootered said:
So, I figured that I would post a confirmation that states that while using my NC and PrinterShare from the market I can print documents over my WiFi connection at home!
I was not sure if this would work, and it took the NC a bit to see the WiFi printer, but it works. I am going to purchase the full version now that I know that it works.
This NC gets cooler and cooler, day after day!
I am wondering if something can develop a way to auto-print documents that have been waiting in a queue. For example if I am at work, select 4 documents that need printing, and then the NC would send them to the printer once I connect to my home WiFi?
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I was wondering if you or anyone could help me troubleshoot my setup. I have a brother mfc-j270w that is listed as a supported device on the printershare home page. I also have a rooted nc with no overclock and only modified location service files. It will see the printer and even show that the printing has been spooled and completed. The printer shows receiving the job, feeds the paper, but prints nothing.
I would assume that the printer firmware isn't compatible with the printershare drivers, but I've ran the same test from my Droid 2 and it works like a charm.
Any ideas?

whoatemyshat said:
I was wondering if you or anyone could help me troubleshoot my setup. I have a brother mfc-j270w that is listed as a supported device on the printershare home page. I also have a rooted nc with no overclock and only modified location service files. It will see the printer and even show that the printing has been spooled and completed. The printer shows receiving the job, feeds the paper, but prints nothing.
I would assume that the printer firmware isn't compatible with the printershare drivers, but I've ran the same test from my Droid 2 and it works like a charm.
Any ideas?
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Maybe select a different option in Options-->Printout Mode?

breebauer said:
Ok - found it... I think it might be windows only.
(These are just links that I've found... All credit goes to the original author)
First, you need a dropbox account. You would need to have it linked to your Nook and your computer with a printer.
If you don't already have one, feel free to use my link: http://db.tt/1lAXHf7
(There's all sorts of other things you can do with Dropbox, but this is one of the better ones for the Nook... as far as I can tell)
Here's the link to show you how to install the script:
http://www.labnol.org/internet/print-from-mobile-phones/17827/
I attached the zip file with the script, hope it helps!
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Awesome! Thanks!

racks11479 said:
Maybe select a different option in Options-->Printout Mode?
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Ok, so I think I've figured it out. It had to have been an IP address conflict. I set the printer to a static IP address and it seems to be working fine now. Also, the setup I'm striving for involves networking through wireless tether on my Droid 2. I have to make sure that I connect the nc immediately after starting the wireless tether app so that su is still active. For some reason, the su permissions seem to time out after a bit, but it never causes any interruption in wifi service. I can also get it to refresh the su permission and allow the nc to connect just by turning the screen back on. Is this normal?

cmcdaniel said:
Ok, so I think I've figured it out. It had to have been an IP address conflict. I set the printer to a static IP address and it seems to be working fine now. Also, the setup I'm striving for involves networking through wireless tether on my Droid 2. I have to make sure that I connect the nc immediately after starting the wireless tether app so that su is still active. For some reason, the su permissions seem to time out after a bit, but it never causes any interruption in wifi service. I can also get it to refresh the su permission and allow the nc to connect just by turning the screen back on. Is this normal?
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The fact that the su privilege seems to come back when the screen is turned back on makes me think it may have something to do with the Superuser app being cached/inactive by Android (after some inactivity)?
You could check the Superuser Log and see if it shows another "allowed" entry after waking the screen?
Just throwing out ideas.

[Q] Samsung Mobile Print

This new Samsung App has appeared - but it doesn't work for me - doesn't pick up my wireless network. Anyone had any success. I guess I am probably missing something obvious.

here also please interesting to know!
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I've got documents available to print but it's not finding my network printer. When I check my network from my computer I see 2 computers and a printer. There are no setting to adjust so it's pretty mysterious. This would be an awesome feature.
Reading more...it works with SAMSUNG wireless and network printers. Boo

Check out the description. It says "Samsung" printers.
There is a free app on the market which does the same though. "Printbot"

google cloud print ftw (requires google chrome)
https://www.google.com/cloudprint/
check it out

Android printing

One lacking thing for me in android has been lack of printing...so I have been doing some research and testing of apps to see what works for me. PrinterShare seems to be the only printer app that natively (no cloud required) supports my Kodak Esp-9200. But then I found that not all email clients support printing and the few that did were text only until I found [email protected] email. It supports HTML printing. Unfortunately large emails won't print, and the developer said its a limitation of the android share/print interface so will need custom interface for large emails. Anyone else have success with printing in android. I am not really interested in cloud printing since requires a PC as an intermediary.
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tselling said:
Anyone else have success with printing in android. I am not really interested in cloud printing since requires a PC as an intermediary.
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I've been using printing only with dedicated apps. But never found something "perfect". Canon App is to simple. Moto Prnt utility doesn't ork with some printers... well, for now, PC is the key.

Updating CloudPrint

I have both the XT1053 and XT1058, both running 100% stock, neither can update CloudPrint from the Playstore due to: "Package file was not signed correctly."
Do anyone have this issue. Is it an issue caused by Google side or is it a problem with the Moto X specifically?

Keep trying - I saw that message when trying to setup my girlfriend's X but got it installed in the end. Works fine on both our Xs. I think switching from WiFi to mobile data resolved it for me (or a reboot - all a bit of a blur tbh).

I'm having this problem as well. Can't uninstall without root, so I gave up. I'd also like yo know if there is a way to update.
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It's a known issue on Moto X and Moto G, it will be solved with the next OTA update (as stated in the official Motorola support forum)

I too have been having this issue. Kind of annoying.
Also, does anyone know how to setup Cloud Print through your home network? My printer is actually a separate device on my network.

The Tallest said:
I too have been having this issue. Kind of annoying.
Also, does anyone know how to setup Cloud Print through your home network? My printer is actually a separate device on my network.
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If you're talking about printing to the printer via Cloud Print without the need for a PC on the same network as the printer, the printer must support Cloud Print directly. I have three printers connected to my network as standalone network devices, but only one supports Cloud Print. Network connectivity by itself is not enough.
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UncleMike said:
If you're talking about printing to the printer via Cloud Print without the need for a PC on the same network as the printer, the printer must support Cloud Print directly. I have three printers connected to my network as standalone network devices, but only one supports Cloud Print. Network connectivity by itself is not enough.
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No, I mean that I can't update the print services app. I kind of figured that I couldn't print if the printer wasn't compatible.

cloud print
The Tallest said:
No, I mean that I can't update the print services app. I kind of figured that I couldn't print if the printer wasn't compatible.
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If you have chrome, you can publish any printer configured on your computer as a cloud printer using your Google credentials. I have a USB printer, pdf printer, and about 3 other printer definitions available for cloud print.
Speciality printers are not required, just chrome, Google account, and a running computer.

psyop1 said:
If you have chrome, you can publish any printer configured on your computer as a cloud printer using your Google credentials. I have a USB printer, pdf printer, and about 3 other printer definitions available for cloud print.
Speciality printers are not required, just chrome, Google account, and a running computer.
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He said he can't update the app on his phone....

I had the same problem last night. Only way that I got mine to work was by uninstalling the old version with titanium backup, restarting, then reinstalling it on the play store. My wife's Moto X on 4.4 didn't have this problem, I'm on 4.4.2. So maybe it's a 4.4.2 problem?
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samwathegreat said:
He said he can't update the app on his phone....
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"I kind of figured I couldn't print if the printer wasn't compatible".
Inaccurate statement, and what I was responding to.

psyop1 said:
"I kind of figured I couldn't print if the printer wasn't compatible".
Inaccurate statement, and what I was responding to.
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Then it would appear you quoted the wrong post...

The Tallest said:
No, I mean that I can't update the print services app. I kind of figured that I couldn't print if the printer wasn't compatible.
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psyop1 said:
If you have chrome, you can publish any printer configured on your computer as a cloud printer using your Google credentials. I have a USB printer, pdf printer, and about 3 other printer definitions available for cloud print.
Speciality printers are not required, just chrome, Google account, and a running computer.
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samwathegreat said:
Then it would appear you quoted the wrong post...
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No, I didn't quote the wrong post. I could either quote and correct the misinformation of the respondent who posted the wrong information and ignore the last post on the subject, or just give the accurate information to the last post on the subject. I chose the latter.

psyop1 said:
No, I didn't quote the wrong post. I could either quote and correct the misinformation of the respondent who posted the wrong information and ignore the last post on the subject, or just give the accurate information to the last post on the subject. I chose the latter.
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Understood. My apologies.

It's kind of a known issue. It's on Motorola's end not Google's. Someone said it will be fixed in the next update for this phone (i guess 4.4.3???)
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