HP unveils world’s ‘smallest’ all-in-one printer in Lagos

Hewlett Packard (HP Inc.) on Monday at its Ikoyi office, Lagos, unveiled its next generation DeskJet All-in-One (AiO) printer, which is considered the smallest all-in-one printer in the world.

According to HP, the printer was designed for digital natives who want to print from Facebook, Instagram and more. The re-imagined HP DeskJet 3720 is half the size of other inkjet all-in-one printers in its class yet combines robust print, scan and copy capabilities with easy mobile setup and features at an affordable cost.

The redesigned “DeskJet HP Instant Ink-ready printer” offers the easiest printing from a smartphone or tablet.

Ify Afe, managing director HP Nigeria, while speaking during the live demo of the DeskJet All-in-One (AiO) printer at the reveal of the printer, stated that “consumers crave tiny, wireless devices that fit into their lifestyle that will enable them to stay connected, social and productive wherever they may be”.

“HP’s new DeskJet turns the traditional consumer printing experience on its head with its innovative, fun design and intuitive mobile connectivity from virtually any device or social network,” Afe added.

While reiterating that HP is all about reinventing, innovating and creating new possibilities with technology and this new deskjet All-in-one(AiO) highlights innovation, speed, performance and power of digital printing.

Additionally, HP offers customers around the world the broadest portfolio of digital printing solutions ranging from the world’s smallest home printer to the world’s largest printing presses, enabling every form of printed output from photos and documents to packaging and building wraps.

PHONE TO PRINT SEAMLESSLY

Setting up and printing directly from a mobile device has also been made easier with in OS solutions and the HP All-in-One remote mobile application.

The free app provides users with key features including printing, copying and scanning wirelessly from most smartphones and tablets including Apple, Android and Windows devices.

Using Wi-Fi Direct, consumers can immediately begin printing from their mobile devices and access their printer without a network. Consumers can print, share and design custom photos from Facebook, Instagram and Flickr or directly from a phone’s camera roll with the free HP Social Media Snapshots application.

HP also offers fun 4×5 sticky photo paper tailored just for the social media snapshots app and perfect for decorating a bedroom, locker or sharing with family and friends.

Using HP Printbot, Facebook Messenger users can print content effortlessly from a Facebook Messenger conversation.

In addition to printing photos and documents, the bot allows users to add printers, print from the printer’s history, and order replacement supplies.