📡 How It Works
- Wireless connections: Most use Wi‑Fi, allowing any device on the same network to print. Other options include Bluetooth and NFC for direct, short-range communication
- Cloud & mobile printing: Many models support Google Cloud Print, AirPrint, or proprietary apps, enabling printing from smartphones or remote locations.
Core Components
- Connectivity module: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, or Ethernet interfaces
- Print engine: Inkjet or laser mechanism, cartridges or toners, and printheadsw
- Control panel & UI: Typically features an LCD touchscreen or buttons for setup and operation.
- Paper handling: Input/output trays; many offer auto-duplex printing (for double-sided output)
Benefits
- Clutter-free setup: No need for cables—ideal for flexible layouts and shared use
- Multi-device access: Easily prints from PCs, laptops, tablets, and phones
- Cloud/mobile printing: Convenient for onsite or remote printing.
Advanced security: Modern models support encrypted Wi‑Fi (WPA/WPA2), user controls, and firmware updates
