I recently got an HP printer with a 'print anywhere' feature so my security team can print documents from outside our network. However, I found out that this feature only works when the printer and the laptop are on the same network. If they're not, they need to use the HP app to find and print a saved file, which is kind of a hassle, especially if they need to print something directly from a webpage. I'm looking for suggestions on how they can access a single printer remotely without compromising security.
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Have you thought about just getting a better printer that supports VLANs or using real L3 routing and Access Control Lists? That way, you can set it up securely without needing a bunch of VPNs. Another option could be using a print service that genuinely supports printing from anywhere, but you'd probably need an enterprise-level printer for that to work smoothly.
You might want to check out Microsoft Universal Print. We found it super easy to set up and manage. It could fit your needs well!
We actually use Mobility Print for our remote users. They don't need a VPN, and it allows them to print to an office plotter easily. Check it out!
There’s this thing called the Internet Printing Protocol that was designed to handle remote printing needs. It could be worth looking into if you want a secure solution.
I think you're spot on—it’s tricky without VPN access. Most wireless printers only work on the same network unless they have some unique features. HP's print from anywhere might help, but you'll definitely need their app, which complicates things a bit.
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