Epson supports Android KitKat for mobile printing

LONG BEACH, USA: Epson America, announced support for Android Printing, the native printing platform introduced in Android KitKat (version 4.4). With Android Printing, mobile users can print documents, photos, web pages, and emails, without the need for a dedicated printing app.

Over 60 new and legacy Epson Connect-enabled printers and all-in-ones now offer built-in printing support from manufacturers including Google, HTC, and Samsung.

Patrick Chen, product manager of mobile connectivity, Epson America, said: "We applaud Google's introduction of Android Printing as a huge milestone that makes mobile printing easier for both users and app developers. That's why Epson is proud to embrace Android Printing with support for both new and legacy printers as far back as 2008. Now with just a few taps, KitKat users can print to Epson printers from a number of pre-installed Google apps today with the promise of print support from a whole new generation of apps available on Google Play."

Android Printing enables Android device users to print  without the need for a specific printing app. Users can discover available printers, change paper sizes and choose specific pages to print.

Following a download of the free Epson Print Enabler and a few simple steps, users can print emails, photos, web content and important business documents to any compatible Epson printer model from Chrome, Drive, Gallery, Gmail, Photos, and Quickoffice Apps as well as new apps available on Google Play.

Epson Connect mobile printing solutions allows users to print documents, photos, emails and web pages from anywhere in the world using an Epson Connect-enabled printer and a tablet, smartphone, or computer. In addition, Epson is a member of the Mopria Alliance, that allow users to easily and conveniently print regardless of brand, device or operating system.