Laptop and smart phone wireless is not fully wireless
Asked, “Got wireless?” Most would respond, “Well, of course!” But ask your printer that question to define true complete “wirelessness.” In fact, the old printer port is nowhere to be found on my Dell laptop. So how do I print? My wireless Canon Pixma prints fine, even from one room to another. Many other printers provide wireless connectivity. PCMag.com gives us this helpful information (click to see larger display, or access link): Tablets, smartphones and hybrid notebooks enable employees to connect anywhere – even at work. Which is a great convenience to the employee and a cost benefit to the employer who no longer needs to provide the device. “It’s no stretch to say the wireless revolution has turned into an everyday workplace reality. One recent survey even showed 70 percent of businesses are allowing their employees to use mobile devices for work.” An HP article quotes Smallbiztechnology.com in an article that tells how even printers are staying relevant in a mobile world through wireless printing. Why should you shop for wireless printing next time around? Here’s a short list of benefits that will accrue to both the home and the business through wireless printing:
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Safe access: New solutions let you enjoy the benefits of wireless printing without concern for security.
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Find wireless printing which provides direct wireless connections to individual printers, without accessing your company network.
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With an isolated peer-to-peer connection, guests and employees can print from their mobile devices without worrying about putting your network and data at risk.
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Reduced clutter: Instead of taking up space on your desk, wireless printing cuts the clutter by making network cables unnecessary, allowing you to place them where it’s most convenient for everybody in the office.
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Mobile printing: TechNavio reports that the most requested feature in mobile devices is the ability to print. Printers set up for wireless printing help ensure you can print from whatever device you’re using, without having to go back to a workstation or log in to the company network.
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Easy sharing: Going wireless makes sharing your printer with coworkers and guests simple. Instead of having to transfer files to someone else’s computer, or giving them access to your corporate network, clients can print out that forgotten handout from their own mobile device. (Taken from the above referenced HP article)
Complete the loop from data to device to printer to hands on, by going with wireless printing. Most new printers come with Wi-Fi capability standard. The choices are many from $60 to $600! The convenience is great!
