In the context of printing, NFC (near field communication) makes it easier and quicker to print from a mobile device. It is as simple as tap, print and go. NFC capability is built into most Android Smart Phones.

Samsung’s Mobile Print App lets you unlock your phone’s NFC capabilities and take advantage of a range of powerful tools. For instance, Samsung’s Easy Print Management, which was previously only available on PCs, is now available for mobile devices.

The combination of NFC technology and Samsung Mobile Print allow SMBs to easily monitor device information, status and usage of consumables, without the need for a printer server. Business Care Printing Solutions is installed directly on Samsung printers, so the devices can be managed directly, making it easier and more cost effective for smaller businesses to manage their devices.

Features of NFC Print

1. Tap and print
2. Print from Samsung Mobile Print
3. Google Cloud Print
4. Built into all Samsung Galaxy Devices

NFC printing is fast, simple and secure, allowing you to benefit from a streamlined mobile printing system, without the need for any additional software or setup. It also provides you with an easy method for introducing BYOD to your workplace – particularly if your workforce uses Android phones.

The Printers

There are new NFC-enables printers to the Samsung line-up – the Xpress C1860 colour series, which includes the Xpress C1810W printer and the Xpress C1860FW MFP.

The mono M2885 series comprises of the single-function Xpress M2835DW and the multifunction Xpress M288FW.

The C1860 features a fast, dual core processor, Gigabit networking, PCL and PostScript 3, with a print speed of 18 pages per minute. Samsung’s ReCP technology and polymerised toner, with finer and more even particles, deliver sharp images and clear text in colour and black.

At 28 pages per minute, the M2885 ranges are compatible with Samsung Cloud Print. They also feature Wi-Fi Direct, which allows you to send files directly to printer, rather than through a router. This means that you can still make full use of all these machines have to offer, even if you don’t have the NFC enabled phone.

Wi-Fi direct is also faster than NFC for transferring large amounts of data so, if you need to send a large file, your phone will use NFC to make a fast connection, then switch to Wi-Fi Direct for the actual transfer.