Printing wirelessly to a non-wireless printer.

I have an Epsom Photo R800 (not wireless) and would like to be able to print wirelessly to it. Is this possible with bluetooth? maybe there is a box I can buy to plug in to it. is this a reliable means of printing e.g doesnt drop out and there is no quality loss? I don't have home broadband as I use a usb stick for internet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
many thanks
Lloyd

Hi Lloyd,
One way could possibly be through an AirPort Express (begin at this web page for details and system requirements).
Jan

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Hi WetSteve,
You can setup your printer with google cloudprint. You can find a youtube video here on how to register
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMPVleNyWlQ&feature=youtu.be
Once your printer is connected to the PC\Laptop and logged into google on your S5 you should be able to print
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iOS AirPrint Printers http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
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http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
iPad Power: How to Print
http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html
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Print Utility for iPad ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8
Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8 Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.
FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/
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Hi allochthon,
HP wireless direct printing is a feature that allows you to print directly to your HP printer without a network, using a direct peer to peer wireless connection. You can use this feature on a Laptop/Desktop or mobile device.
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If the Wireless Direct isn't enabled on the printer, then uninstall and reinstall the printer software on the Laptop, during the installing select to Enable the Wireless Direct.
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http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1004.html
Printing from a Windows XP PC to a printer attached to an Airport Extreme Base Station or Airport Express using Bonjour
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