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New Canon app opens up the world of printing and scanning for BlackBerry users

by Zach Gilbert on 19 Jul 2012 03:00 PM
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Canon BlackBerry App

While HP has their printing application for BlackBerry smartphones, the other printing giant that is Canon has been a little quiet in the mobile space until now. Cannon is officially releasing a mobile application for the BlackBerry smartphone. The application will allow users to not only print directly from their BlackBerry, but also scan documents from their Canon Multi Function printer and have it sent directly to their handheld.

“In today’s highly mobile workplace users seek instant access to important documents without sacrificing print quality,” said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Marketing, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. “The Canon Direct Print and Scan for Mobile application meets our customers’ demands by coupling the ability to manage printing needs from your fingertips while achieving high-quality output results.”

To achieve full connectivity with Canon printers you will need to first download the BlackBerry app and second you will need to have a Canon imageRUNNER Multi Function printer. With this new system from Canon and the ability to use Print to Go on the BlackBerry PlayBook, we truly have the ability for a paperless world

Find out more about mobile printing and scanning with Canon

Filed Under: BlackBerry Apps; Tags: Canon U.S.A, Mobile Prinitng
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41 Comments

Posted by all3n7 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 1 days ago

PERFECT...

 
 
Posted by cookie20 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 1 days ago

In Ireland it says it's unavailable for my 9900 running OS 7.1. Any thoughts?

 
 
Posted by lewisc1979 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

It's only available in the US, Canada, and U.S. Minor Outlying Islands according to the site.

http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/110098/?lang=en

 
 
Posted by cookie20 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

Boo. No real reason for this :(

 
 
Posted by boldkeyboardholic Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 21 hrs ago

yeah, this sucks big.

 
 
Posted by mflx Friday, Jul 20, 2012 10 hrs ago

Yep, not available in Germany/Bold 9900..

 
 
Posted by boldkeyboardholic Friday, Jul 20, 2012 1 hrs ago

immer wieder "Enttäuschungen", was BB in Deutschland anbelangt ;)

 
 
Posted by cas118 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

In Soviet Russia... Printer scans you.

 
 
Posted by stillusingstorm2 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

lol

 
 
Posted by Guyzer Friday, Jul 20, 2012 14 hrs ago

hehe they should have an upvote option on comments. i think more users would post and read if that were the case.

this would definitely get an upvote

 
 
Posted by MrFuts Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

Oddly enough - I am in the market for a printer scanner

Now get this to work with Playbook Cannon!

Curious if you can BB Bridge a document from Playbook to BB 9900 or 9860 and then print that way (yes I know its extra work)

 
 
Posted by lang007 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

Now I have to find a canon printer to see if this works

 
 
Posted by Oniberry Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

Not just any Canon printer. Only the ones found on this page
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/office/standard_display/imagerunner?rediru...

 
 
Posted by mss-ca Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

The links is cut off by the system... Can someone please post a link to compatible printers?

Thanks

Update: found it and it turns out, this is useless to me even though I have a Canon printer.

 
 
Posted by Darlaten Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

Question: Will there be an app for the Playbook?

Oh and just an observation about Print to Go - you can only go paperless if your on the same wireless network; this limits the utility of the Print to Go app. For example, in my employment, we are forbidden from hooking our personal devices onto the wireless network; therefore, using Print to Go at work is a non-starter for me.

It would have been a much more useful tool if Print to Go allowed you to print from any computer to the Playbook regardless of what wireless network (or tether or bridge) the Playbook is connected to.

At home of course, it works well. But outside, it's just too limited to be of use.

 
 
Posted by Abrante Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 21 hrs ago

"It would have been a much more useful tool if Print to Go allowed you to print from any computer to the Playbook regardless of what wireless network (or tether or bridge) the Playbook is connected to."

That is equivalent to saying "I wish all my neighbors were able to send print requests to my wireless printer even though they are not on my network"

Would that make you happy? upset?

I do get what you mean as far as your personal usefulness of the app. But, it doesn't make sense overall if everyone can just send requests without being on the network.

 
 
Posted by Darlaten Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 18 hrs ago

You misunderstood the point I think. I meant that the Print to Go app should not be tied to being on the same network but rather be tied to the unique identity of one's Playbook - probably by BBID or Serial Number - in which as long as the Playbook is connected to the internet, via wifi, tether, or bridge, it can receive documents printed to it from any computer.

I imagine it working like my printer - it has it's own dedicated email address whereby I can send an email to my printer from anywhere in the world, regardless of how I am accessing the internet, and my printer will print the document.

Perhaps what is needed is a cloud service similar to what other platforms have whereby I can send a document into the cloud and it will download to the tablet regardless of where it is and what it is connected to.

 
 
Posted by Abrante Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 18 hrs ago

Adding the "unique identity or e-mail" to make the link with the PB makes sense. In that case, I apologize :)

 
 
Posted by walt63 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

I really hate the fact the HP hasn't supported BB users. HP is crazy if they think that BB users dont want a printing app.

This makes me want to get a Canon printer just for the capability to print from my phone.

 
 
Posted by Zach Gilbert Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

There is an HP app, the link is provided in this post. But, here ya go http://crackberry.com/wes-2010-blackberry-solution-showcase-spotlight-part-iv-and-v-steelcloud-case-mate-dream-theme-hp-an

 
 
Posted by walt63 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 22 hrs ago

I have the app and it doesn't seem to work with my HP wireless printers. I could be setting it up the wrong way.

Thanks.

 
 
Posted by Oniberry Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

That capability will also run you about 1200 minimum.

I have one of the smallest units (size wise) The Imagerunner 1025iF. That set me back almost $1400. It's probably come down by now. These printers are enterprise units, and not intended for small business or home use.

 
 
Posted by Oniberry Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 17 hrs ago

I thought HP had that BT 2.0 print app for BT enabled printers? Not available anymore?

 
 
Posted by djdnz Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 23 hrs ago

I just bought one of the best Canon photo printers for the consumer level and it looks like it's not supported? Only ImageRunner printers? That's sad for me.

 
 
Posted by raino Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 22 hrs ago

Your move, Epson.

 
 
Posted by pinkberry1105 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 22 hrs ago

Yay finally a direct printing option! I love Canon printers better anyways :p

 
 
Posted by Motorhead777 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

CANON LEADS THE WORLD MARKETSHARE in printers and copiers! This is GREAT NEWS! Thanks Canon and Blackberry!

 
 
Posted by F2 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

The bb app is free but...
From appworld:

"1) The Direct Print and Scan for Mobile MEAP application must be purchased and installed on the Canon imageRUNNER /
imageRUNNER ADVANCE multi-function device."

And I have not found a price but one of the printers is a PRINTER - humongous!

I'm not sure this is a consumer product.

 
 
Posted by mss-ca Friday, Jul 20, 2012 14 hrs ago

Yes, my Canon printer cannot connect to this either. I have no idea why this developed fast moving tech world, no one has an app that use the Printer's IP address to print just like a computer, instead of using these stupid "apps" on both ends!

 
 
Posted by Oniberry Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

MEAP is included with all basic functions when you purchase a C series (not sure if that functionality was included in the B series). Now these printers are going to run you around 4-6000 for one of the C series, so at the end of the day, it's probably not worth it...LoL

 
 
Posted by Motorhead777 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

THIS IS FOR THE IMAGERUNNER LINE. BIG Multifunction machines. This is for Business offices. Not for the average joe. Imagerunners cost 4000 bucks to 100k bucks. So no its not for the average consumer like the HP thing is or what they tried to do with webOS.

 
 
Posted by Oniberry Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

Cheapest imagerunner on sale right now is just under 800.

 
 
Posted by F2 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 20 hrs ago

I'll take 3. One for each floor of my home!

 
 
Posted by anton-k Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 19 hrs ago

Could we spell Canon right every time in the 3-paragraph-long story, rather than about half the time?

 
 
Posted by Abrante Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 18 hrs ago

lol, just caught that.

 
 
Posted by andy957 Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 18 hrs ago

Canon, not Cannon. :)

 
 
Posted by Poodwahr Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 18 hrs ago

This is great news. Gotta spend a grand or more on one of those compatible Canon printers.
Way to go Blackberry!! Keep an eye on RIMM shares!!

 
 
Posted by blackguy07 Friday, Jul 20, 2012 14 hrs ago

if only the made BB image sensors....

 
 
Posted by JLH1245 Friday, Jul 20, 2012 14 hrs ago

Not good enough! I have Canon EPP mobile printer installed on my android phone for years now and it works perfectly on my canon wifi printer PIXMA MX 347, why can't be this with BB. I thought I could totally abandon my android phone with this new BB Canon mobile printing application. Mobile printing and remote IP camera viewer are the only things that keep me using my android phone.

 
 
Posted by bkupris Friday, Jul 20, 2012 6 hrs ago

This got me excited until I realized this is not really for the home user market :-( Decided to order an HP e printer last night, it will be interesting to see how it works with my 9900?

 
 
Posted by Motorhead777 Friday, Jul 20, 2012 5 hrs ago

We for sure need to be able to view IP Cameras on our phones!!!! That needs to be there!

Models supported are the very large MFP not even the small LDP imagerunner printers will work.

Supported Models:
imageRUNNER ADVANCE Color:
iR ADV C5051/C5045/C5035/C5030
iR ADV C7065/C7055
iR ADV C2030/C2020
iR ADV C9075 PRO/C9065 PRO

imageRUNNER ADVANCE Monochrome:
iR ADV 4051/4045/4035/4025
iR ADV 6075/6065/6055
iR ADV 8105/8095/8085

imageRUNNER Monochrome:
iR 3245/3245i
iR 3235/3235i
iR 3230
iR 3225