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AirPrint Activator
AirPrint Activator 2.2b4
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(24) 4.166666666666667

Activate AirPrint by adding or removing the required files.   Free
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    205 KB (Stable) - OS 10.6.5
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AirPrint Activator is the next generation software that will be compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. It is a complete re-write of the original and no longer depends on Apple's support of AirPrint inside the OS. What that means is that even if Apple remove support for Airprint is future Mac OS X update it will keep running. The new release is no longer requiring "Administrator" privileges either. This is a good thing for the security conscious. The down side is that AirPrint will only work if your are logged in using the user that activated AirPrint. This new version also allow you to
What's New
Version 2.2b4:
  • Bug fix release: Fix issue with Stealth mode report and annoying "New version" warning.
Requirements
  • Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.6 or later
  • 64-bit processor
  • iOS device
  • iTunes 10.1 or later


Related Links
Download version 2.0b13 (Universal) for Mac OS X 10.5 or later.



MacUpdate - AirPrint Activator




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    Demo $19.95
    Share Mac printers with iOS ...
AirPrint Activator User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 2.x:
(24)
Your rating: Now say why...
Overall:
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Libertyforall1776 commented on 14 May 2012
Great little app. Needs Sparkle support though, to check for updates in the Prefpane!
[Version 2.2b3]


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+1

Nedly reviewed on 14 May 2012
I saved money with this app. I was about to shell out 200 for a airprint capable printer to use with my ipad. Now my deskjet F4400 works great. It was well worth the donate.

Thanks again !!!

Ned C:
[Version 2.2b3]


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-4

Neartheredrocks reviewed on 06 Apr 2012
Terrific! Now my Dell 3110cn laser printer works from my iPad. Thanks!
[Version 2.1b4]


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+12

Skeller reviewed on 30 Jan 2012
works like a charm. didn't try for a long time, will just announce it to the others in my network. Lion and a HP LaserJet P1006
[Version 2.1b4]


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Johnny Rocket reviewed on 04 Jan 2012
worked great in Lion 10.7.2 for my Brother laser printer
[Version 2.1b4]


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restored commented on 29 Dec 2011
I'm stopped installing it because analyzing the code (binary)
it comes out some strange things that would be nice that
can be explained :

cd ./AirPrintActivator-v2.1b2/AirPrintActivator/helper
file aparedir

aparedir: Mach-O universal binary with 2 architectures
aparedir (for architecture x86_64): Mach-O 64-bit executable x86_64
aparedir (for architecture i386): Mach-O executable i386
[Version 2.1b4]

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restored replied on 29 Dec 2011
(truncated) if you perform
strings aparedir
..

| |__ __ _| | __ _ _ __ ___ ___
| '_ / _` | |/ _` | '_ / __/ _
| |_) | (_| | | (_| | | | | (_| __/
|_.__/ __,_|_|__,_|_| |_|______|
this is balance %d.%d
Copyright (c) 2000-2009,2010
by Inlab Software GmbH, Gruenwald, Germany.
All rights reserved.
..
that point to http://www.inlab.de/balance.html..
It tastes like a potential trojan..
can please share source or explain ?
thanks
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Cclauset replied on 29 Apr 2012
Balance is an open-source load balancing tool. It's likely the means by which AirPrint Activator 2.2b1+ avoids requiring that you add custom rules to your firewall. But to allay your concern, you should contact the developer directly rather than posting to a forum where they may not notice your concern.
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Lwieder reviewed on 08 Nov 2011
Elegant, free, works flawlessly with 1 iPad2, 2 iPhone 4 printing to a Brother MFC7440N over wifi (using MBPro as server). Until iOs5 or later can rip postscript to a laser printer, this is the solution. If the iDevice occasionally doesn't print, toggling the APActivator restores full function.
[Version 2.1b2]


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+53
Crunc commented on 15 Oct 2011
I can not download AirPrint Activator - when I try to go to the website it tries to go to http://127.0.0.1/... for some reason. Is anyone else having this problem downloading it?
[Version 2.1b2]


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+31
Macinman commented on 12 Sep 2011
I'm wanting to try this application to see if it will enable compatibility for my HP Photosmart printer with my iPhone. currently the printer isn't showing up in the list of printers to share. I was wondering if this is because I have it connected to the airport base station via ethernet, and if connecting it by the usb port will fix this, or if the printer joust won't worth AirPrint. It sounds like from the description, it would work over usb maybe.
[Version 2.1b2]

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Macinman replied on 12 Sep 2011
OK, so i've plugged the printer into my airport extreme's usb port, and reconfigured it to be shared by the base station over usb, instead of ethernet. However it's not showing up in AirprintActivator's list of printers available for AirPrint. Printer model is: HP Photosmart C5180, it's connection options are ethernet, or usb. I changed from ethernet to usb as the description says AirPrint activator can't deal with tcp/ip and printers yet Usb still doesn't cause the printer to show up, so if someone could help, I could use the help.

Thanks
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Macinman replied on 12 Sep 2011
Sorry for all the posts, I fixed it. I found the instructions on the developer's site. I didn't realize i needed printer sharing turned on in addition. I thought the base station was supposed to take the place of having to have printer sharing on on the mac too. Either way, it works perfectly. Just tried a print job from my iPhone and it works.
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Steve Frawley reviewed on 05 May 2011
*** NOTE: b14 is Intel only
b13 works on PPC machines
How do I get PDF on a G5?
[Version 2.0b14]


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Solosaint had trouble on 25 Apr 2012
Anyone know if this prints to PDF?
[Version 2.1b4]


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wschroeder had trouble on 27 Oct 2011
Loaded on my iMac with OS 10.7.2. Trying to print from iPad 2 with IOS 5.0. I can see my Epson Artisan 710 when I set up the AirPrint but when I print, nothing happens. I printed from the iMac normally, but when I tried again from the iPad, no joy. Please advise.

Thanks.
[Version 2.1b2]


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imamacwizard had trouble on 17 Sep 2011
AirPrint Activator is not working for me.
I can "see" printers and send a document, but It goes to iPad's "Print Center" and doesn't seem to go anywhere from there. Nothing prints. Any ideas? Could my NetGear N750 router be a factor? Printers are HP 7280 and HP 4100.
[Version 2.1b2]


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Rondfranks had trouble on 10 Mar 2011
I ran the program and deactivated it, but it seems to still be showing up on my iPhone when I click on print from Safari. Maybe it's something else, but it doesn't seem to deactivate properly.
[Version 1.1.3]


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Tpop had trouble on 12 Feb 2011
Tried running on Core Duo 17' MacBook Pro running 10.6.6, and said application not supported. Is this 64bit only?
[Version 1.1.3]


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Killer Klown Kar had trouble on 27 Nov 2010
Does this install or replace 1.5? What is the procedure? 1.5 is working fine for me.
[Version 1.7]




Maximilian.Jonas rated on 17 May 2012

[Version 2.2b4]



+20

piquadratpi2 rated on 14 May 2012

[Version 2.2b3]




T. M. rated on 03 May 2012

[Version 2.2b2]



+3

Lookky rated on 29 Apr 2012

[Version 2.2b2]




EstefanMora rated on 02 Dec 2011

[Version 2.1b2]




Lmdoc50 rated on 02 Aug 2011

[Version 2.0b15]



+5

Lightning rated on 22 Apr 2011

[Version 2.0b11]




Jcashatt rated on 16 Apr 2011

[Version 2.0b9]



+3

Widber rated on 11 Apr 2011

[Version 2.0b9]




Mike's Macupdate rated on 20 Mar 2011

[Version 2.0b7]


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Version Downloads:1,467
Type:Drivers : Printers
License:Free
Date:17 May 2012
Platform:Intel
Price:Free0.00
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AirPrint Activator is the next generation software that will be compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. It is a complete re-write of the original and no longer depends on Apple's support of AirPrint inside the OS. What that means is that even if Apple remove support for Airprint is future Mac OS X update it will keep running. The new release is no longer requiring "Administrator" privileges either. This is a good thing for the security conscious. The down side is that AirPrint will only work if your are logged in using the user that activated AirPrint. This new version also allow you to AirPrint to non local shared printers like an Airport Expressed based printer. AirPrint Activator listen to all local network printer advertisements and make them available via AirPrint. If it is shared and visible by your Mac it will be advertised. (but non locally attached printers don't work yet… need to figure out how to get this to work. If someone want to contribute code to handle TCP port address translation be my guest!)
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