Here are 4 easy ways to remotely print over the network or internet:
- Google Cloud Print: Google Cloud Print is a service that allows you to print to any printer that is connected to the internet. To use Google Cloud Print, you will need to install the Google Cloud Print app on your computer or mobile device. Once the app is installed, you can add your printers to Google Cloud Print. When you are ready to print, you can select the printer that you want to print to from the Google Cloud Print app.
- PrinterShare: PrinterShare is a software application that allows you to print to any printer over the network or internet. PrinterShare is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. To use PrinterShare, you will need to install the software on your computer. Once the software is installed, you can add your printers to PrinterShare. When you are ready to print, you can select the printer that you want to print to from the PrinterShare software.
- Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP): RDP is a protocol that allows you to connect to a remote computer and control it as if you were sitting in front of it. To use RDP to print remotely, you will need to install the RDP client software on your computer. Once the software is installed, you can connect to the remote computer and open the printer driver. You can then print to the printer as if it were connected to your computer.
- VPN: A VPN (virtual private network) is a secure connection that allows you to connect to a private network over the internet. To use a VPN to print remotely, you will need to install a VPN client on your computer. Once the client is installed, you can connect to the VPN and then print to the printer as if it were connected to your local network.
Which method you choose will depend on your specific needs and requirements. If you need to print to a printer that is not connected to your local network, Google Cloud Print or PrinterShare are good options. If you need to print to a printer that is on a remote computer, RDP is a good option. And if you need to print to a printer that is on a private network, a VPN is a good option.