Printopia or HandyPrint

flynz4 · Feb 24, 2013, 02:53 PM

I am looking at Printopia and HandyPrint. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Am I missing other ideal alternatives.

/Jim

GGJstudios · Feb 24, 2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by flynz4

I am looking at Printopia and HandyPrint. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Am I missing other ideal alternatives.

/Jim

I haven't tried Printopia, but I've used HandyPrint for a long time with no problems at all.

flynz4 · Feb 24, 2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GGJstudios

I haven't tried Printopia, but I've used HandyPrint for a long time with no problems at all.

Thx... I suspect that was from before it was called Handy Print (Airprint Activator).

Have you tried the 4.0 beta... or are you using 3.1? If it is stable... I'd prefer to go to 4.0b.

/Jim

GGJstudios · Feb 24, 2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flynz4

Thx... I suspect that was from before it was called Handy Print (Airprint Activator).

Have you tried the 4.0 beta... or are you using 3.1? If it is stable... I'd prefer to go to 4.0b.

I'm still using AirPrint Activator v2.2b5. It's now called HandyPrint, but it's the same app.

tzus · Feb 24, 2013, 05:12 PM

I am using Printopia and it works fine for me.

marzer · Feb 24, 2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flynz4

I am looking at Printopia and HandyPrint. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Am I missing other ideal alternatives.

/Jim

For easy, seamless, install and forget airprinting i recommend Handyprint. I've used it for a couple years now. And its FREE (although i did donate after about the first year of use).

Jessica Lares · Feb 24, 2013, 06:21 PM

I think they have different usage? I use Printopia to print to Evernote.

Snowy_River · Feb 24, 2013, 10:52 PM

Been a Printopia user for years now. I love it.

fhall1 · Feb 25, 2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowy_River

Been a Printopia user for years now. I love it.

ditto

prisstratton · Feb 25, 2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flynz4

I am looking at Printopia and HandyPrint. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Am I missing other ideal alternatives.

/Jim

Both of these have trial periods, so you can try them and see which one you prefer. They both do the same thing and seeing as handyPrint is a suggested $5 to obtain a license versus $20 for Printopia, the decision was easy.

flynz4 · Feb 25, 2013, 10:42 AM

They seem to be a wash in terms of function per people's experience. It sounds like a coin toss.

It seems that neither is in the Mac App Store... that would have swayed me. I like the easy updates the MAS provides.

/Jim

AFPoster · Feb 25, 2013, 11:07 AM

I've used Printopia for over a year without any issues. Great app, definitely worth a shot.

Snowy_River · Feb 25, 2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flynz4

They seem to be a wash in terms of function per people's experience. It sounds like a coin toss.

It seems that neither is in the Mac App Store... that would have swayed me. I like the easy updates the MAS provides.

/Jim

From the standpoint of easy updates, Printopia has been quite painless from my perspective. I've seen it prompt me a couple of times about new updates. Quick download, install, back up and running. It was only $10 when I got it, and I'd have happily paid $20, given the flawless function.

All of that said, I have no familiarity with HandyPrint, so I can only talk to my experience with Printopia, and not truly compare the two.

SirYossi · Feb 25, 2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by flynz4

I am looking at Printopia and HandyPrint. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Am I missing other ideal alternatives.

/Jim

I use Printopia as it was the only program that would work on my HP1020 LaserJet. the HP 1020 is not out of the box mac completable had to use the HP 1022 Drivers for it to work. HandyPrint works but only when i shut the computer off then restart it it then it prints the page. I went to Printopia tried the demo and it worked so went with it. If there is a demo try before you buy and if it works then go for it. I have no issues using Printopia with ipad or ipod touches - Spent $5 on the printer (new) at yard sale got it to work at least right now with OS X.7 with a little research using the HP 1022 drivers (same printer as the 1020 but sold outside the US). Did not want to spend money at this time for a new airprint ready laser printer.

Saturn007 · Apr 15, 2013, 05:23 PM

I really like Handy Print-- works like a charm...

except that you have to have "Print Sharing" on and your Mac awake for it for work!

The problem with "Print Sharing" on is that when you're not using the printer, the Mac won't go to sleep.

Alas, that's a deal-breaker and we're now looking at wireless Airprint laser multi-functions. That way, it won't matter whether the Mac is on or not.

Oh, one other downside with a Mac-base solution-- if your Mac leaves the house-- i.e., the Mac is a laptop--the person left at home is stuck without any direct printing!

flynz4 · Apr 15, 2013, 06:52 PM

In our case... we have our iMacs set to never go to sleep. They do lock with the screensaver. We keep them on to serve iTunes to our Apple TVs etc.

As iMacs... they never leave the house.

BTW: As the OP... I should have replied that we tried Handy Print... and it is working just fine. Thanks to everyone who gave us advice.

/Jim

Feb 24, 2013, 02:53 PM	#1
flynz4 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR	Printopia or HandyPrint I am looking at Printopia and HandyPrint. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Am I missing other ideal alternatives. /Jim
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Jessica Lares macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA	I think they have different usage? I use Printopia to print to Evernote. __________________  Have You Hugged Your Mac Today? Daily Expressions \| Power Mac G5 \| Late 2011 13" MacBook Pro \| iPod Nano (7G) \| iPod Shuffle (2012) \| iPad Mini
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Feb 24, 2013, 10:52 PM	#8
Snowy_River macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Corvallis, OR	Been a Printopia user for years now. I love it. __________________ -Snowy Golden Naga: Martial Arts Center Geoffrey H Wathen Photography
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Feb 25, 2013, 11:07 AM	#12
AFPoster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008	I've used Printopia for over a year without any issues. Great app, definitely worth a shot. __________________ 2012 15" MacBook Pro 2.3Ghz i7 iPad 2 32gb (white) iPhone 5 16gb x2
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Apr 15, 2013, 05:23 PM	#15
Saturn007 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010	An issue, however, with these software based solutions... I really like Handy Print-- works like a charm... except that you have to have "Print Sharing" on and your Mac awake for it for work! The problem with "Print Sharing" on is that when you're not using the printer, the Mac won't go to sleep. Alas, that's a deal-breaker and we're now looking at wireless Airprint laser multi-functions. That way, it won't matter whether the Mac is on or not. Oh, one other downside with a Mac-base solution-- if your Mac leaves the house-- i.e., the Mac is a laptop--the person left at home is stuck without any direct printing!
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Feb 24, 2013, 05:12 PM	#5
tzus macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK	I am using Printopia and it works fine for me.
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Feb 25, 2013, 10:42 AM	#11
flynz4 Thread Starter macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR	They seem to be a wash in terms of function per people's experience. It sounds like a coin toss. It seems that neither is in the Mac App Store... that would have swayed me. I like the easy updates the MAS provides. /Jim
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Apr 15, 2013, 06:52 PM	#16
flynz4 Thread Starter macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR	In our case... we have our iMacs set to never go to sleep. They do lock with the screensaver. We keep them on to serve iTunes to our Apple TVs etc. As iMacs... they never leave the house. BTW: As the OP... I should have replied that we tried Handy Print... and it is working just fine. Thanks to everyone who gave us advice. /Jim
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