With this microSD memory card, you can transform your older AirCastPro II into a state-of-the-art AirCastPro 3! Since the hardware remains unchanged, the upgrade is as simple as swapping out the memory card. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have access to the following new features:
- Panoramic Printing: When used with the CITIZEN CX-02, CITIZEN CX-02W, DNP DS620, DNP DS820, and PRIMERA IP60, you can use AirCastPro 3 to print panoramic photos in sizes ranging from 15×36 cm to 20×91 cm.
- Uploading Guest Photos: You can set up AirCastPro 3 so that guests can upload and print photos. You can also set your own upload limits.
- Overriding the print size: Unlike other print servers, AirCastPro 3 can be configured so that users can print at any size supported by the installed media—without requiring reconfiguration (iOS / iPadOS 16.x, 17.4, or later).
- Dynamic Slideshow: If you connect a TV or monitor to the AirCastPro 3’s HDMI port, you can view the photos on the screen while they are printing. You can also access the built-in slideshow from any tablet, computer, or smart TV via a web browser.
- Printing from USB Flash Drives: You can connect a flash drive, memory card, or any other storage device to AirCastPro 3. The device will then be automatically scanned for images, and the images found will be printed directly.
- FTP Printing: AirCastPro 3 allows you to print via File Transfer Protocol. To do so, simply connect to the device via FTP, select your print folder, and upload your images for immediate printing.
- Custom ICC Profiles: If you wish, you can choose from a wide variety of color profiles associated with your printer or use your own ICC profiles.
- Photo Archive: With this new feature, you can access individual photos or archive all photos in a downloadable ZIP file.
Despite the numerous new features, you’ll quickly get the hang of using the AirCastPro 3: All settings are configured in the same way, and new features have been added to the appropriate locations in clearly organized menus.
However, the upgrade doesn’t just bring new and improved features. It also resolves issues for iPhone and iPad users whose apps are still based on Apple’s UIKit framework—meaning they haven’t yet switched to IPP-based printing (such as SnapPic, Curator, LumaBooth, TouchPix, or others). Explanation: Starting with iOS 18.2, Apple changed the printing workflow and now sends PDF files instead of image files. Apps can exacerbate the problem by sending multiple PDF files instead of a single file with a specified number of copies. This can lead to printer crashes and inconsistent performance. AirCastPro 3 addresses this issue and significantly improves reliability in these environments.