Mopria Alliance

We've all been there.

✅ Processed the return request
✅ Finished the report
✅ Downloaded the contract
✅ Purchased the event ticket

…and then the printer won't cooperate. Is it showing up? Does it have ink? Wait — do I need to update the driver?When every task grinds to a halt at the printer, it's time for an easier way.

With a Mopria certified printer, you get two simple paths to driverless printing: the Default Print Service already built into your Android phone, and the Mopria Print Service app.Our latest blog breaks down how each one works — and which is the better fit for you.

Read on: https://ow.ly/hMjo50Z5cIN


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Quick Android tip: your phone is already a printer remote. 📱➡️🖨️

Mopria print support is built directly into Android, which means most printers nearby are ready to go without any extra downloads. Photos, PDFs, web pages, boarding passes, your kid's homework — print it all in a few taps, with encrypted connections keeping your data safe.

🎥 See it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3REdW_LOTo

Give it a try the next time you need a quick print!

The simple way to print from an Android phone or device to nearby printers Watch this video to learn how to print photos, documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, web pages and more - directly from your Android device.Android 8 and higher dev...

Pop quiz time! 🖨️✨

How many Mopria certified printer models do you think exist worldwide?

1️⃣ 1,000
2️⃣ 5,000
3️⃣ 10,000+
4️⃣ 15,000
The answer? Number 3 — 10,000+ certified models from 24 printer companies. That's a lot of printers ready to work seamlessly with your Android or Windows device, no drivers required.

Wondering if your printer made the list? Check here 👉 https://bit.ly/Mopria_Certified

Chromebook users, this one's for you. 💙

Scanning straight from your Chromebook to a Mopria certified scanner shouldn't require hunting for workarounds — it should just work. And when it does, people notice.

If you've been looking for a scanning app that plays nicely with your Chromebook, give Mopria Scan a try. Place your document, press the Everything Key 🔎, type "Scan," and you're connected.

📲 Get started: https://bit.ly/Mopria_Chromebook

Think of firmware updates like vaccines for your printer — they protect against threats already out there. 💉🖨️

Think of firmware updates like vaccines for your printer — they protect against threats already out there. 💉🖨️

Manufacturers release firmware patches for known vulnerabilities all the time. The problem? Most home users never install them.

Take two minutes today to check your printer settings and turn on automatic updates if your model supports them. Mopria certified printers from leading manufacturers make it easy to stay current — and keep your data safe.

📖 Read our blog for 3 tips to secure your printer: https://ow.ly/c4ca50YKJQS

Did you know that print-related vulnerabilities have accounted for 9% of all Windows security issues reported to Microsoft? 🖨️🔒

Printers aren't just printers anymore. They're networked endpoints that process sensitive information every day. And if their firmware isn't kept up to date, they can become an open door on your network.

In our latest roundtable, Mopria Alliance members at Lexmark, HP, KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Microsoft share practical strategies for keeping your print fleet secure, from firmware patching to driverless printing that eliminates risky third-party drivers altogether.

Read more: https://ow.ly/NqV950YXvxL

Quick poll — be honest! 🙋‍♀️ How do you usually print from your phone? Drop your answer in the comments! And if you picked D, Android has a built-in Mopria-powered print service ready to go. No app required.

A) 📧 Email it to myself, then print from my computer
B) 📲 Open the printer manufacturer's app
C) 🖨️ Just tap "Print" — Mopria handles it
D) 🤔 Wait, I can print from my phone?

Learn more: https://bit.ly/MopriaPrint_Android

Did you know your Chromebook can scan to a Mopria certified scanner — no extra setup, no downloads? 💻➡️🖨️

Here's how:
1️⃣ Place your document on the scanner
2️⃣ Press the Everything/Search Key 🔎
3️⃣ Type "Scan" and select the scan icon
4️⃣ Your Chromebook auto-connects to your Mopria certified scanner — choose your settings and go!

That's it. Try it next time you need to digitize a document, receipt, or your kid's artwork. 🎨

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Boac50YWvwX