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Connecting a printer to mobile.

Hello,
I've got a Samsung mobile that l would like to connect  to a printer.
How easy is this to do?
Still to buy printer so any recommendations please?
Not technically savvy  so plain English if possible. 
Thanks.

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  • flaneurs_lobster
    flaneurs_lobster Posts: 5,864 Forumite
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    edited 28 April 2024 at 3:16PM
    If you buy a printer that has wireless connectivity then it's pretty simple. 

    All the major printer brands have apps for your phone that make it easy.

    Haven't bought a printer for years so others may be able to recommend, they'll need more information (budget, volume, colour or just B&W etc)
  • cymruchris
    cymruchris Posts: 5,557 Forumite
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    Many choices available - I have an Espon Ecotank wifi printer and scanner (ET-2820 - other models in the range) - I can print directly from my iphone/ipad/macbook wirelessly, or via cable on my pc - and with the ecotank range - you aren't constantly replacing cartridges. It comes with enough ink to last you ages, and ages, and ages, and when you run out, you buy the ink by the bottle. Some websites are also offering cashback on Epson printers at the moment (other brands are available) so do have a nosey around before you buy one.
  • If you buy a printer that has wireless connectivity then it's pretty simple. 

    All the major printer brands have apps for your phone that make it easy.

    Haven't bought a printer for years so others may be able to recommend, they'll need more information (budget, volume, colour or just B&W etc)
    Budget wise somthing basic l guess l want to be able to print  off T&C and statements  from my accounts.
    I don't mind B&W documents but would they be acceptable for sending back to banks or BS?
    Volume??
    Thank you for replying. 
  • Many choices available - I have an Espon Ecotank wifi printer and scanner (ET-2820 - other models in the range) - I can print directly from my iphone/ipad/macbook wirelessly, or via cable on my pc - and with the ecotank range - you aren't constantly replacing cartridges. It comes with enough ink to last you ages, and ages, and ages, and when you run out, you buy the ink by the bottle. Some websites are also offering cashback on Epson printers at the moment (other brands are available) so do have a nosey around before you buy one.
    Thank you for the advice. 
    I'll take a look.
  • 400ixl
    400ixl Posts: 4,482 Forumite
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    Why do you want to print them physically? You can just print to PDF and then store them somewhere to refer back to them later if that is what you need.
  • No PC just my oldish  phone. 
    Memory isn't huge.
  • 400ixl
    400ixl Posts: 4,482 Forumite
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    Plenty of free cloud storage like Google Drive to store them on. Doesn't need to be on the phone itself.
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