Android Phone - wi-fi connect to a printer

09.21.14: I am noticing the smartphone is taking over from the PC in many ways.
My PC hard drive broke a few days ago and it has not impacted me, as I can use my smartphone to do most things I used to depend on my PC for.

I am not concerned with lost data, as all my files are duplicated on a USB hard drive I can attach to any PC. 
I Found a good replacement hard drive (under $75 total) at Tiger Direct and restored my operating system from DVDs.

During the time I couldn't access my PC, I needed to print documents I received via email..
One of the many things a smartphone can do is connect to your printer the same way your PC wi-fi connects.

The Android Play Store has printer apps for most manufacturers.

We have a Brother printer (ink is least expensive for Brother printers) and there is a printer app iPrint and Scan that easily prints and scans via my smartphone.

The print functions allow for printing anything from your smartphone such as emails, files or documents, pictures, etc.

While it is no easier than printing from your PC, it may be more convenient at times.

I prefer it, as it means I don't need to turn on my PC just to print a document.

The scan function allows you to scan on your printer and place the result on your smartphone.

It could also be done via your PC and sending yourself an email.

Scanning can also be done via android scanner apps but taking a picture is quicker. However, adjusting a picture may be more cumbersome than adjusting an image produced by the scanner.




Let me know if you use a particularly useful android app and I will include it in my blog.