Cloud Printing Overview
Cloud printing refers to sending print jobs to a printer via an internet-connected service rather than a direct local network connection. It allows printing from any location and from devices that are not on the same local network as the printer.
How Cloud Printing Works
Cloud printing sends the print job from a device through an internet service to the printer, which retrieves and prints the job. The printer must be connected to the internet, either through Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and enrolled in a cloud printing service.
HP ePrint
HP printers with web-connected capabilities support HP ePrint, which assigns each enrolled printer a unique email address. Sending an email with an attachment to the printer's email address causes it to print the attachment. This allows printing from any device that can send email, regardless of location.
Printing from Cloud Storage
Many modern wireless printers support direct printing from cloud storage services. Documents stored remotely can be printed without first downloading them to a local device, streamlining workflows for users who store documents in cloud services.
Remote Printing Considerations
Remote cloud printing is useful for sending print jobs to an office printer from an outside location, or for printing documents from a mobile device when the printer is not on the same local network. Setup requirements and reliability vary by printer model and service.
Key Points
- Cloud printing requires the printer to be connected to the internet
- HP ePrint uses a printer email address for printing from anywhere
- Cloud printing enables remote print job submission from outside the local network
- Not all printers support cloud printing — confirm before purchasing if required
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