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PrinterShare

by Yan Matusevich on 10/17/10 8:07 PM

Tested version: 3.9.7
Latest version: 8.2.5
Requires Android: from 1.5

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Summary

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could print out interesting sites or documents from your phone while lying on the couch using your Wi-Fi connection? Find out how to print from your Android phone in today’s test report.

Features & Use

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When I started up the app it couldn’t locate my Kodak Wi-Fi printer. Pressing Nearby Printers is supposed to scan for any wireless printers your immediate area. Unfortunately, the app failed to connect with my printer and I was forced to manually set my printer’s wireless connection.
After I had figured out my printer’s wireless configurations, I tried looking for it again and the app managed to locate it. Just as I thought I could finally print something, a message appeared on my screen telling me to download free software to my computer. Why the hell do I need to download additional software if my printer has already been located?

OK, so I download the 1.9 MB size file and install it onto my computer hoping that this would finally get the darn thing to work.
After installation the PC program showed me an overview of all available printers that I could lock or use. Then I had to restart the app in order to connect with the PC program and the printer.

After reconfiguring my printer all over again, my printer was finally appeared in the printer list. But here’s the worst part: you can only print a test page wirelessly with the free version. So you are basically given no choice but to purchase the premium version in order to use the app properly.
Furthermore, you are required to register if you want to use the app in local mode and you’re limited to just 20 pages! Any additional pages are going to cost you some money: 100 pages for $4.95. The upgrade to the premium version would cost you $9.95 per month. That’s quite a bundle of money for so few options. I’d rather just get up off the couch and print out myself.

I decided not to buy the upgrade but I would still like to mention some of the premium version features.
In Pictures you send photos directly to your printer to be printed out instantly. You also have the option of printing out entire websites. Your calendar entries can be printed out for you to have on hand as well as all your contacts on a single page.
Even text messages can be printed, although I don’t see why anyone would need to do that (unless they need to use them as evidence in court).

With Google Mail you can print out emails and use the Google Docs option to print out your online files. Last but not least, you can print PDF files.

All in all the app is really interesting, except for the fact that you have to purchase the premium version in order to truly enjoy all the functions. Therefore I can only recommend this app to those that are willing to pay for it. I could imagine this app being pretty useful on a tablet.

Screen & Controls

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Easy to understand menus, all options can be accessed via the menu button – a really user friendly app.
PrinterShare didn’t crash or experience any glitches during my test.

Speed & Stability

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Except for the fact that my printer couldn’t be located immediately, I can’t criticize anything in this category.

Price/Performance Ratio

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This version can be downloaded for free from the Android Market. Most of the useful options are available only in the premium version, however. 

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michael mumm
May 14, 2012 11:33:36 AM

Super app

Michael

Hamburg Germany

Market Comments

A Google User, May 10, 2013
App onlly work test page only If you want to use it won't let you unless you buy pro waste of time!
A Google User, May 10, 2013
EXCELLENT! I *LOVE*this app! VERY easy and useful! I HIGHLY recommend it! Thanks!!
A Google User, May 10, 2013
really happy was able to print concert tickets on my asus tablet from the conveniance of my back yard -really fast
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Just works Scan found my canon mp560 straight off and prints brilliantly. Tried several other apps first and none worked.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Great app. Very stable now.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Developer comments.. My original remark stands: "Makes you pay 12.95 to use" The developer decides to comment "read the description...blah blah blah..." I know how to read thanks. However nowhere does it say $12.95 in the description to actually use the service. There are FREE ones by the way...found one and it works great.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
The best Google Cloud Print App! Necessary to download and use, even with the brand new HTC ONE (May 2013 / Jellybean 4.2); and Canon's newest "Google Cloud Print Certified" + Android Direct WiFi Print Capabilities, Pixma MX922. HTC's email printing app gives an error when attempting to print to the Canon. The gmail mobile app doesn't offer printing, and the Canon Pixma Print app, only prints JPEG and PDF files . The Printer Share app offers simple, integrated, reliable Google Cloud Printing from gmail and the Google Drive. Perfect!
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Works Great! Very satisfied
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Printershare Great app Worked first time from samsung s3 phone
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Awesome android printing and document viewing app.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Excellent This app is excellent. It has removed one of the main disincentives for me about replacing my laptop with an Android tablet. My wifi enabled printer no longer works on wifi but I attached a Bluetooth Dongle and PrinterShare works perfectly.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Awesome Love to be able to print docs from my phone. Works exactly as described. DROID RAZOR HD. And android based tablet
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Great printing app. Works great on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and HP printer
A Google User, May 10, 2013
It works as advertised.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Great app Does exactly what its supposed to do, I just purchased and used in a jobsite trailer to print some documents I received via email on phone, Galaxy 3.it found and downloaded the necessary drivers and printing was fast and easy.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Love it. So nice to print documents on the fly.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
IT Prints ! Love this printer app. Its the only one that worked with my tablet directly. Also good options!
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Above Average Problem: This worked in the past with Brother HL-2140 and generic driver about month and a half ago. Now I get a Null error or it prints out starting at page 1 (it says onscreen) and it prints out blank pages. Both errors happen. Tried printing from OfficeSuite Pro 7 or directly in app. Tried pdf and docx files. Was printing on Nexus 7 with OTG cable (same cable as before). Tried: Clear app data, and uninstall, generic postscript 2 didn't work. Solution: Generic 5e xl did work Yay! Thanks. God bless. Aaron
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Great Love this app
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Prints but locks up the printer if I print more than one page.
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