Pixma iP110: Possible to direct (USB) connect to iPhone? Or, how to print on the road w/o wifi?

[mobilefred]

I got the iP110, but now am wondering if I didn't understand the idea behind it.

If I get a USB Type B adapter, can I connect my iPhone directly, and print from it?

I need the ability to log into a website from the road (so no wifi) and print forms that are generated on the website.  I can't quite tell yet if this is already possible, but it doesn't seem like it (since my iPhone would be connecting to the iP110's network, and not the net).

So I need to connect to both the internet via wireless carrier, and the iP110.  Possible?

[BillS]

Hi mobilefred,

I'm afraid that no drivers have been developed for mobile devices so, while it may be possible to connect to an iPhone with a USB cable, there would be no way for the two to communicate.

The PIXMA iP110 does have Access Point Mode, which does allow for communication by the Canon PRINT Inkjet/Selphy app, though this would restrict any internet connection.  I regret any inconvenience.

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[mobilefred]

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the response.

Do you know if an iphone can connect to the printer via bluetooth?

[BillS]

Hi mobilefred,

I'm afraid not.  The interfaces for this model include: USB, wireless LAN with a router, and Access Point Mode.  It can also print wirelessly from a PictBridge-enabled camera.  Bluetooth is an uncommon connection type for printers, although a few models do have that option.  Unfortunately, none of our mobile printers include Bluetooth.

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