Printer App comparison
Printer App vs Emailing Files to Yourself to Print
Emailing a file to yourself, opening it on a computer, and printing from there is a lot of steps. Printer App prints PDFs and documents straight from your phone, skipping the round trip.
Comparison table
| Factor | Printer App | Emailing Files to Print |
|---|---|---|
| Steps to print | Direct | Email, open, print |
| From the phone | Yes | Needs a computer |
| PDF support | Yes | Yes |
| Quick reprint | Yes | Repeat the round trip |
| Convenience | High | Low |
Where Printer App wins
Printing directly from the phone removes the email-to-computer detour, so a document goes from your hand to the printer in a couple of taps.
When Emailing Files to Print still makes sense
If you are already at your computer with the file open, printing there is fine. For phone-first printing, the app is much quicker.
Try Printer App
See what Printer App can do on the app detail page, with the full feature list and App Store link.
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FAQ
Can I print from my phone without a computer?
Yes. Printer App prints PDFs and documents directly from the phone.
Is it faster than emailing a file to print?
Yes. It skips the email-to-computer round trip.
Does it support PDFs?
Yes. PDF and document printing are supported.
When would I still use a computer?
If you are already at the computer with the file open.
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