HP Smart printing, specifically via the HP Smart app, refers to a remote printing service called Print Anywhere that allows you to send print jobs over the internet to a compatible HP printer. This enables you to print documents and photos from virtually anywhere, regardless of your physical proximity to the printer. The print job can be executed immediately or retrieved later when someone is near the printer.
Here's a breakdown of HP Smart printing:
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Remote Printing: The core functionality is the ability to print from a smartphone, tablet, or computer to your HP printer from anywhere with an internet connection. This is especially useful for printing documents when you are away from home or the office.
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Print Anywhere Feature: This specific feature of the HP Smart app is what makes remote printing possible. It allows you to send print jobs over the internet.
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Availability: Print Anywhere is available on HP+ printers and some non-HP+ printers that are enabled with HP Smart Advance. HP+ printers require an HP account, internet connection, and exclusive use of Original HP Ink/Toner cartridges for the life of the printer.
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HP Smart App: This app is the interface you use to manage your printer, initiate print jobs, scan documents, and access other printer features. The HP Smart App is free to download.
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Immediate or Delayed Printing: You can choose to have the document print immediately, or hold the print job in the cloud until someone is physically present at the printer to release it. This is useful for sensitive documents or when you simply want to print something for later retrieval.
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HP Smart Advance: Select non-HP+ printers can access Print Anywhere with an HP Smart Advance subscription. HP Smart Advance enhances the HP Smart App features with more advanced scanning, printing and productivity features.
In summary, HP Smart printing, particularly the Print Anywhere feature within the HP Smart app, provides a convenient way to remotely manage your HP printer and print documents from virtually anywhere with an internet connection, offering flexibility and control over your printing needs.
