Professional photo printers that use the dye-sublimation method can only be connected to a computer via a USB cable. This is a major inconvenience for anyone who wants to use a photo printer on the go or print from mobile devices. Almost all manufacturers are trying to find a solution and offer adapters for their photo printers that feature a USB port for the printer on one end and create a Wi-Fi network on the other, which you can connect to with a smartphone, tablet, or other Wi-Fi-enabled device. However, all solutions to date have one thing in common: they are expensive and/or do not work reliably, are cumbersome to use, or require an app that is inconvenient.
Against this backdrop, DNP is now introducing a groundbreaking product: a small box called the WCM-2. This adapter works on the same principle as others already on the market, but it stands out because it’s more affordable and can be easily and reliably controlled with all devices and their various operating systems. Even Apple AirPrint works—which is not the case with any of the other adapters—and this is sure to delight operators of photo booths who set up their systems using Apple iPads! Another brilliant feature: DNP’s WCM-2 works not only with certain DNP photo printers, but with all of them—even older models. Specifically: DNP QW410, DNP DS 40, DNP DS 620, DNP DS-RX1, DNP DS-RX 1 HS, DNP DS 80, and DNP DS 820.
Additional highlights:
- The DNP WCM-2 allows you to access the Internet while printing. This makes it possible, for example, to share photos being printed at an event on social media at the same time.
- The DNP WCM-2 allows multiple devices to access the connected printer (optimal performance with up to 5 different devices connected simultaneously; the WCM-2 supports up to 10 simultaneous connections).
- Two printers can be connected to the DNP WCM-2. This allows you to either print different image formats without changing media or achieve particularly short production times for batch printing in a single image format.
The DNP WCM-2 is available for order and shipment immediately and costs NORDFOTO Versand only 167.23 EUR net / 199.00 EUR: DNP WCM-2 at NORDFOTO Versand