Canon, HP, Samsung Electronics and Xerox have joined together to launch the Mopria Alliance, a global non-profit formed to promote, simplify and increase accessibility of wireless printing from mobile devices.
The Mopria Alliance aims to bring together the mobile, software and print industries with the goal of aligning to standards that make printing universally compatible from any mobile device to any printer anywhere.
The Mopria Alliance will focus on:
- eliminating the need for users to download multiple print drivers
- creating an easier and more accessible user experience for mobile printing
- influencing the development and adoption of standards for mobile printing
- providing an open environment and tools for software developers to incorporate print into mobile applications
- using the Mopria brand as a vehicle to educate consumers and businesses on the ease-of-use of mobile printing
There will be different membership levels designed to support the goals of the Mopria Alliance while ensuring successful ubiquitous deployment of the standards. Software application developers are a key target and will be able to join the Mopria Alliance for free.