Show HN: AirPrint Bridge: Enable AirPrint for Non-AirPrint Printers on macOS

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63 points · eliransapir · 10 days ago

Lightweight, open-source, and fully automated, AirPrint Bridge uses macOS's built-in tools to bridge the gap without relying on external software. Perfect for reviving your trusty old printer!

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LorenDB · 9 days ago
I've never understood why nobody ever created a universal standard for talking to printers over any connection (USB or Wi-Fi). We've standardized most other USB peripherals, from mice to webcams to thumb drives, so why can't we standardize printers to require zero drivers?

As a Linux user, I benefit from CUPS for printing, but I still have occasion to manage printers on Windows, and it's a nightmare.

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uuddlrlrbaba · 8 days ago
I had something like this running from a docker container but ultimately I gave up and got an airprint native printer. Its one of those things I just don't want to tinker with when I need
ESMP · 9 days ago
Might be of use, however do I need to keep the mac running? If that's the case I see no benefit over just using the mac itself to print directly.

However, if this could be installed on my linux server, that would be make this really useful.

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