{"id":5298,"date":"2019-10-15T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog2.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5298"},"modified":"2021-09-28T11:41:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T10:41:45","slug":"best-printing-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/best-printing-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Mobile Printing Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A printer with WiFi and Android or iPhone connectivity can really simplify home and office printing tasks \u2013 allowing you to print directly from your Android or iOS mobile devices quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Here we look at some of the best free printing apps for Android and iPhone mobile devices which can help make the process even easier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Android\">Jump to Android Printing Apps<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#iPhone\">Jump to iPhone Printing Apps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Best printing apps for Android<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.android.chrome\">Chrome<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Google decided to deprecate its Cloud Print service because Chrome now has printing capabilities. Whilst this isn\u2019t a printing-specific app, the Chrome app will allow you to print from it, and Google considers this to be the primary printing solution for Androids.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to do much to print from Chrome, just download the app and print as you would if you were using it on a desktop. You can print to a file, or connect a printer and print as you would from a computer. This is a fairly universal solution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.printeron.droid.phone&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrinterOn<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Best suited for business travellers and holidaymakers who need to print out important documentation whilst on their travels, the PrinterOn app allows you to find local PrinterOn-enabled printers using your phone or tablet\u2019s built in GPS system. Locating the closest printer and offering directions to find it can help solve printing emergencies when you are far from home or the office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog2.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Google-Map-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2688 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/blog2.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Google-Map-2-1024x790.png\" alt=\"Google Map 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hp.printercontrol&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP Smart (Printer Remote)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Simply connect your Android device to the same WiFi network as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/HP-Printers-C4874.aspx\">HP printer<\/a> and you\u2019ll have full control over your printed output in your hand. The HP Smart Printer Remote app makes it easier to immediately take photos and print them remotely \u2013 making this free app most valuable for users with a high-quality camera built into their mobile phone or tablet device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog2.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Phone_photography.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2689 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/blog2.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Phone_photography-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"phone photography\" width=\"700\" height=\"510\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.co.canon.android.printservice.plugin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon Print Service<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Automatically seeking out the available printers on the WiFi network, the Canon Print Service Android app has been developed to simplify and streamline the process of printing from an Android app through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/HP-Printers-C4874.aspx\">Canon printer<\/a>. It\u2019s compatible with all of the top Canon printer product lines, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/printers\/canon\/pixma\">Pixma<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/printers\/canon\/maxify\">Maxify<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/printers\/canon\/isensys\">i-SENSYS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<h2>Best printing apps for iOS<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=epson.print&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epson iPrint<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Developed for use with a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/Epson-Printers-C4875.aspx\">Epson printers<\/a>, the iPrint app helps users access and print files directly from their WiFi-connected smartphone or tablet device. The intuitive app includes the functionality to scan documents directly to your Android device and intuitively email to contacts \u2013 a helpful addition when used in a professional setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/printer-pro-by-readdle\/id393313223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Printer Pro<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Printer Pro by Readdle allows you to print documents, emails, web pages, and more, all wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. It uses the \u2018Open in\u2019 list on iOS devices which means that you can print from anywhere that this menu appears, including online services like Dropbox and Google Drive. This app is paid, but a free Lite version means you can try before you buy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a36.99 per month<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/print-n-share\/id301656026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Print n Share<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Print n Share is a universal app for Apple OS devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iMacs. It allows you to print direct from your device on a huge range of wireless printers. Documents you can print include web pages, emails, attachments, photos, clipboard items and more. It also doubles up as a document and PDF viewer and sharer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a36.99 per month<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/printcentral-pro\/id426362921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrintCentral Pro<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>PrintCentral Pro claims to be the ultimate file management, transfer and print solution for iPads. You can use it to print emails, documents, PDFs and much more to all printers, not just ones with AirPrint. It even allows you to print from an Apple Watch and use your iPad as a network server on your iMac or PC for easy file transfer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a37.99 per month<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/brother-iprint-scan\/id382775642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brother iPrint&amp;Scan<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a<span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>Brother printer,\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400;\">downloading the free Brother iPrint&amp;Scan app for your iOS device is a no-brainer. It comes with a range of advanced features such as document editing, faxing, and machine status updates, as well as being a great regular printing app too. You can also use the app as a scanner and save scanned images or documents direct to your device or synced social media account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5297\" src=\"http:\/\/blog2.printerland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/brother-i-print-and-scan.jpg\" alt=\"brother i print and scan\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/canon-print-inkjet-selphy\/id664425773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon Print Inkjet<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The official printing and scanning app for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/Canon-Printers-C4870.aspx\">Canon printers<\/a>, Canon PRINT Inkjet is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches. You can print photos, PDFs, Office docs, and much more to any compatible Canon printer as well as being able to use your device as a copier by scanning documents and sending them straight to print. The perfect printing app if you have a Canon printer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/epson-iprint\/id326876192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epson iPrint<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Epson iPrint allows you to print direct to your Epson printer from anywhere in the world. Print photos, emails, webpages, files, PDFs, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, as well as checking printer status and ink levels, scanning documents, and even buy ink and other consumables directly from the app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hp-smart\/id469284907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP Smart<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Print and scan a huge range of documents and other file types from your iOS device with HP Printer, formerly known as HP All-in-One Printer Remote. If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/HP-Printers-C4874.aspx\">HP printer<\/a>, which many people do, HP Smart is a great choice of free printing app for iPhones. It has a clean and simple interface paired with great features and compatibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p>For a full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printerland.co.uk\/printers\/wireless\">WiFi enabled printers<\/a> check out the Wireless Printing section from Printerland, or give our expert team a call on 0800 840 1992.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A printer with WiFi and Android or iPhone connectivity can really simplify home and office printing tasks \u2013 allowing you to print directly from your Android or iOS mobile devices quickly and efficiently. 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