Lantronix xPrintServer makes every network printer AirPrint-ready
- Tuesday, 10 January 2012 13:15
Lantronix was on hand at CES 2012 to demonstrate its upcoming xPrintServer Network Edition device, which automatically makes every printer on your network AirPrint-compatible. The small device connects via Ethernet to any router and automatically configures itself to send print jobs to connected printers on a local network.
AirPrint, based on HP's ePrint technology, allows any iOS device to print Web pages, PDFs, photos, and more to compatible printers via WiFi. Naturally, HP offers a number of printer models that are compatible with AirPrint, but other vendors have been slow to embrace the standard. That's beginning to change, though—we spoke with representatives from Epson and Canon on Monday who confirmed that their latest models going forward are AirPrint-compatible as well. Still, not everyone needs or wants to buy a new printer just for printing from an iPhone or iPad.
