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Re: B/W printer for mobile devices

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On 8/23/2018 10:22 AM, richard lucassen wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> Imagine there's no wifi, no other access to the internet, just a bunch
> of mobile telephones and tablets. There is 230V.
> 
> I'm looking for a black and white printer that can communicate via
> bluetooth in order that people can be able to print (A4, letter) from
> those mobile devices I mentioned. Does such a solution exist?
> 
> Yes I know I can create a Linux print server with hostapd and things
> like that, but I want something simple for those people. I'm not always
> there to solve all sorts of problems (I know, a printer generates
> problems)
> 
> Does anyone know such a device? (searching with these terms is almost
> impossible)

No, not with Bluetooth, but definitely with Wi-Fi direct (no Internet 
access needed).

Just find a printer with Apple Airprint support, i.e. 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0763WDSYZ . With the iPhone you need a 
printer that supports AirPrint because you would not be able to install 
a printer-specific app without having internet access.

It's easier with Android devices, as long as the printer supports some 
kind of Wi-Fi direct printing. if you need an app you can side-load the 
APK from a USB memory stick <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1TW10J> even 
with no internet access.

I recall being in Taiwan at my company's office there and printing, via 
IrDA infrared, to an HP laser printer from my Palm Pilot. I guess I'm 
dating myself.

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B/W printer for mobile devices richard lucassen <mailinglists@lucassen.org> - 2018-08-23 19:22 +0200
  Re: B/W printer for mobile devices joe <none@domain.invalid> - 2018-08-23 12:42 -0500
    Re: B/W printer for mobile devices richard lucassen <mailinglists@lucassen.org> - 2018-08-23 21:42 +0200
      Re: B/W printer for mobile devices Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2018-08-23 20:36 +0000
        Re: B/W printer for mobile devices Arlen Holder <arlenholder@nospam.net> - 2018-08-23 20:59 +0000
      Re: B/W printer for mobile devices Arlen Holder <arlenholder@nospam.net> - 2018-08-23 20:49 +0000
  Re: B/W printer for mobile devices nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-08-23 14:08 -0400
  Re: B/W printer for mobile devices mike <ham789@netzero.net> - 2018-08-23 23:59 -0700
    Re: B/W printer for mobile devices richard lucassen <mailinglists@lucassen.org> - 2018-08-24 09:53 +0200
  Re: B/W printer for mobile devices Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2018-08-24 09:53 +0100
    Re: B/W printer for mobile devices Arlen Holder <arlenholder@nospam.net> - 2018-08-24 12:40 +0000
  Re: B/W printer for mobile devices sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> - 2018-08-24 05:32 -0700
    Re: B/W printer for mobile devices nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-08-24 09:00 -0400
      Re: B/W printer for mobile devices Arlen Holder <arlenholder@nospam.net> - 2018-08-24 23:06 +0000
  Re: B/W printer for mobile devices richard lucassen <mailinglists@lucassen.org> - 2018-08-24 20:10 +0200
  CUPS on Android? (was Re: B/W printer for mobile devices) Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2018-08-24 22:39 +0000
    Re: CUPS on Android? (was Re: B/W printer for mobile devices) I R A Darth Aggie <n0b0dy@invalid.invalid> - 2018-08-26 18:59 +0000
      Re: CUPS on Android? (was Re: B/W printer for mobile devices) Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2018-08-27 00:43 +0000

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