AirPrint feature explained:
AirPrint is an Apple technology that allows applications to create lossless print output through Apple's driverless printing architecture.
Using AirPrint requires two conditions: an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad running iOS 4.2.1 or later, and a printer with AirPrint capability, connected to the same LAN via wired or wireless connection.
Can a barcode printer be enabled with AirPrint so that labels can be printed from an iPhone or iPad?
The answer is yes.
We need the "NETGEAR genie" software to enable AirPrint on the barcode printer.
Requirements:
1. A computer; the test used Windows 7 64-bit.
2. A USB barcode printer; the test used ZMIN X1i.
3. An Apple iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch).
Implementation steps:
1. Install three software programs on the computer: NETGEAR genie (PC version), iTunes, Adobe Reader. >NETGEAR genie link: http://support.netgear.cn/china/event/genie/ >Adobe Reader link: http://get.adobe.com/cn/reader/ >iTunes link: http://www.apple.com/cn/itunes/download/
2. Connect the barcode printer to the computer and install the printer driver.
3. Open NETGEAR genie installed on the computer, click "AirPrint", and select the barcode printer connected to the computer's USB port, as shown below:
4. Connect the Apple iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch) to the same LAN (Wi-Fi) network as the computer, select the file to be printed, and click "Print". Your barcode printer can then be found; select it and click "Print". At this time, a PDF file (i.e., the file you need to print) will pop up on the computer connected to the barcode printer in your LAN, and printing begins.
5. If the barcode printer is not found on the Apple iOS device, restart the computer.
