Easy Wireless Printing and Scanning
For less than $150, Lantronix showcased a peripheral (xPrintServer) that connects directly to any home or business network, instantly making any networked printer compatible with the iPad for wireless printingno additional drivers, apps, or configuration required. On the iPad, any app that supports wireless printing will automatically work with the xPrintServer, which is compatible with thousands of printer models from companies such as HP, Toshiba, Lexmark, Canon, Brother, Xerox, and Epson. The device supports up to 10 networked printers simultaneously.
Similarly, Ecamm Network's $19.95 Printopia software lets you print wirelessly from your iPad/iPhone to any printer on your Mac's wireless network, as long as the iOS app you're using supports the AirPrint featurethe printer needn't even be AirPrint-compatible. From the iOS device, prior to printing, the Printopia software allows you to customize applicable options such as paper size, paper tray, and color mode.
With the help of a portable scanner (available from several companies), it's possible to scan any paper-based document into an iPad with ease, and virtually anywhere. Using the highly portable $199 Doxie Go Wi-Fi scanner, a document can be scanned with no computer or tablet connected. The scanner sends the scanned document wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, Mac, or PC, where it can be saved in a variety of formats for editing, viewing, archiving, or sharing.