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DNP Introduces WCM Wireless Print Module
10 June 2020
DNP has announced its Wireless Connect Module that creates an 802.11 b/g/n WiFi hotspot for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows devices to print to DNP's dye sub printers. No special printing app is required if an app has a print option.
"We are thrilled to bring additional wireless printing capabilities to our photo printers and to our customers," said Shinichi Yamashita, DNP president. "The functions of the Wireless Connect Module are designed for all of our customers, from professional photographers working in their studios to photo booth operators who are always on the road. With the new Wireless Connect Module, customers will be able to expand their services for their clients and increase revenue with the touch of a button."
The company's earlier wireless option was the WPS Pro remains available but does require the WPS Print app to print from phones and tablets.
Photographers at an event can set up and configure the device through an admin page accessed via a Web browser. Partygoers can select print sizes and number of copies before sending photos to multiple printers.
The WCM include two USB ports to connect up to two printers.
The Quick Start Guide shows the small device with a power adapter plugged in and one USB printer cable attached.
It notes, "The WCM supports the Internet Printing Protocol, which allows it to work with Apple AirPrint and with the latest Android devices (running Android 9 or later). For Android 8.1 or earlier, you need to use a 3rd party printing app such as Let's Print Droid or Mopria Print."
To print from macOS or Windows, the standard DNP printer drivers for each particular model can be used.
For more information see the news release below.
Print Wirelessly from DNP Photo Printers with The New Wireless Connect Module from DNP
CONCORD, N.C. -- DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation's today announced the launch of its new Wireless Connect Module. The WCM takes all of DNP's award-winning photo printers to the next level by allowing users to wirelessly print photos directly from any iOS or macOS device on the network. Wireless printing makes it easy for professional photographers, photo booth operators and event photographers to connect and print quickly on-location or in the studio.
The WCM works with AirPrint to allow iOS apps to print to DNP printers with no special printing app required. Photographers can easily set up and configure the device through an admin page that can be accessed via a web browser. Users can select print sizes, number of copies and send photos to multiple printers. Unlike other wireless tools, the WCM ensures images do not print stretched or distorted.
"We are thrilled to bring additional wireless printing capabilities to our photo printers and to our customers," says Shinichi Yamashita, President of DNP Imagingcomm America Corp. "The functions of the Wireless Connect Module are designed for all of our customers, from professional photographers working in their studios to photo booth operators who are always on the road. With the new Wireless Connect Module, customers will be able to expand their services for their clients and increase revenue with the touch of a button."
The WCM supports all DNP printers, meaning that it is a great addition to any DNP printer photographers already know and love and it can connect to multiple printers to allow for even faster output. DNP's award-winning photo printers deliver beautiful, high-quality prints quickly and easily. DNP printers use innovative dye-sublimation print technology to produce photos that do not smudge and that stay vibrant over time, making them perfect for every type of photographer in the industry.
For more information on DNP IAM, visit the Web site.