Apple’s update to iOS 4.2.1 brings cool new features like AirPlay and AirPrint to their mobile devices. The current issue with AirPrint is that a compatible printer is required thus forcing users to pick up a new printer to take advantage of the feature. Thanks to BGR, there’s a simple hack available to make AirPrint work with any printer. Your printer doesn’t even need to be wireless for this to work. All that you need is a Mac, iOS 4.2.1 device, a printer, and your own network (via Wireless Router). The step-by-step process is below after the break.
1. Download the latest version of AirPrint Hacktivator
2. Unzip the AirPrint Hacktivator to your desktop or Applications folder, then run it
3. Slide the toggle switch in the app to ON, then enter your administrator password when prompted
4. Click OK to confirm
5. Now, go to System Preferences > Print & Fax
6. Click the minus symbol to remove your printer, then add it back and check the box share it on your network (see video below for instructions).
via BGR
