On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Kenny Riddile <[email protected]> wrote:
> What is the current state of Android printing? The app I'm working on may
> need to print text and PDF files from the device. I see several printing
> apps in the market, a few of which are based on Google's Cloud Print. I've
> also seen iPrint, but the cost excludes it as an option. Is there any
> standard intent I can broadcast to request that something be printed,
> perhaps via Cloud Print since that's also a Google thing? How would you
> recommend I handle printing in my app, so that it's relatively simple for
> users to set up?
There are several apps that allow printing PDF files. Some are made by
printer vendors (HP, Epson, Brother) and some are made by ISVs (e.g.
PrinterShare).
If you have an HP printer I suggest you to install HP ePrint Home &
Biz to printer either directly or via cloud:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hp.android.print
If you need to use public print locations (e.g. Fedex Office), use HP
ePrint Service:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hp.eprint.ppl.client
Both apps allow you to submit a document for printing via "share" intent.
Disclaimer: I work on the development of HP ePrint Home & Biz.
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