Print directly from your phone or tablet via WiFi, Bluetooth or USB cable without a computer. Direct mobile scanning is available for selected multifunction printers.
The PrintHand app is designed for users who need a reliable printing solution through their Android devices. However, it is important to note that the app is not free. To access its full capabilities and print real documents, users must upgrade to Premium Mode via an in-app purchase. Users are encouraged to test the app with a free trial page before making any financial commitments to ensure that the service meets their printing needs.
There has been an update related to the Permissions policy on Google Play, which has unfortunately resulted in the removal of SMS and Call log printing features from the PrintHand app. The developers are disappointed by this change and are actively working on resolving the issue. Customers are advised to keep an eye on future updates, as the team is planning to reinstate these features once they secure the necessary permissions from Google.
PrintHand allows users to print a wide array of content, making it a versatile tool for both personal and professional use. Supported documents include common office formats such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as PDFs, text files, images, web pages, emails, and attachments. Additionally, users can print from various cloud storage options like Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, and Creative Cloud, along with calendars, contacts, and content shared from other apps. This extensive compatibility means that users can easily print from many sources without hassle.
The app offers multiple printing methods, ensuring flexibility when connecting to printers. Users can print via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB, provided their device and printer support these connections. PrintHand is compatible with printers shared by Mac or Windows computers if the necessary software is installed. The PrintHand Printer Setup Wizard simplifies the process by automatically detecting connected printers and guiding users through the setup, making it convenient for anyone to get started with printing.
Another feature under development is the ability to scan documents directly from compatible multifunction printers to the user's device, which is currently available in beta mode. Users interested in this feature are encouraged to reach out to the support team for more information. While individuals can try printing a test page with the free version of PrintHand, an upgrade to the premium option or an in-app purchase is required for unlimited printing capabilities, ensuring a good experience overall for users looking to streamline their printing tasks.
IMPORTANT: PrintHand app is NOT FREE. In order to print real pages, you’ll need to upgrade to Premium Mode by making in-app purchase.
We do recommend printing a free test page prior to upgrading.
NOTE: Unfortunately, we had to remove the SMS and Call log printing features from our app due to the update to the Permissions policy on Google Play. Dear customers, we are as much upset by this issue as you are. And we are doing our best to resolve the issue.
For this reason please stay tuned to the app updates. Once we obtain the necessary Messages and Call log permissions from Google, we are planning to bring the features back to the app.
Using PrintHand you can print the following content:
- Office documents, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF;
- Text files and other popular file types;
- Photos and images;
- Web pages, emails and attachments;
- Google Drive content;
- Events from Calendar app;
- Contacts;
- Facebook albums;
- Files from Dropbox;
- Files from Box;
- Files from OneDrive;
- Files from Creative Cloud;
- Files from SugarSync;
- Notes from Evernote;
- Content shared from other apps.
Print to Mac or Windows shared printers, Workgroup, Domain and Active Directory. Print directly via USB cable from Android 4.0 and above. Share the printer with our free software for Mac and PC from printhand.com, and print to any printer as long as you can print from the computer.
You can print via:
- Wi-Fi (using a Wi-Fi Direct printer or using a Wi-Fi router as a middle man);
- Bluetooth;
- USB if USB OTG is fully supported by your device and it has Android 4.0+ installed. Please note that some of the mobile devices are unable to communicate with a printer properly even if USB Host mode is supported. This happens due to specific electrical design of the USB port. Sadly in such case the app is not likely to work properly.
- PC or Mac (if your printer is shared using PrintHand desktop client or standard tools of your computer's OS);
Here is the list of printers supported by PrintHand app:
http://printhand.com/list_of_supported_printers.php?platform=android
Aslo here is the list of supported portable printers:
http://printhand.com/list_of_supported_portable_printers.php?platform=android
Please make sure that your printer is supported.
Our Printer Setup Wizard will detect your printers automatically and guide through the configuration process if needed. In a few clicks you’ll be able to print.
You can now scan documents directly from the selected multifunction printers to your device. This feature is available in beta mode, please contact support@printhand.com for details. List of supported devices available at http://printhand.com/list_of_supported_scanners.php.
You can try to print test page in our free app, but for unlimited printing you have to purchase premium app or make in-app purchase in free app.
Have a good print!