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My understanding is that AirPrint is basically a linux CUPS server. A quick Google search turned up several write-ups on using a Raspberry Pi to add wireless &
by fibonachos 12y ago
My understanding is that AirPrint is basically a linux CUPS server. A quick Google search turned up several write-ups on using a Raspberry Pi to add wireless & AirPrint capabilities to older printers. I know there are also some retail routers & print servers that do the same since I was researching this for my parents about a year ago, but they were on the expensive side.
- wiredfool 12y agoYep, I've got a cups server on my linux box to support the laptops in the house, and the ipad recognized it just fine. Nice bit of accidental compatibility there.
- rcarmo 12y agoIt's not that accidental. CUPS is developed by Apple.
- ssmoot 12y agoIf I could buy something pre-packaged for $50 I might do it. Being able to roll the printer stand into a corner and leave it there would be nice. Right now I use a $10 app that'll emulate AirPrint on the Mac. Seems to work fine, but I'm tethered to the attached Mac then.