Internet-connected printers

Want to know what’s the best Internet-connected printers for your MAC? Here’s two model of a great choice for you.

MAC World Roman Loyola takes a quick look at the Internet features in the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web and the Lexmark Interact S605 printers.

HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web printer

HP is bringing the power of the web directly to the printer and combining it with HP’s TouchSmart technology to give people quick, easy, touchscreen access to popular digital content.

Designed for the digital generation and connected households, the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web features an entirely new web-based printing platform with HP applications (apps).

Similar to other Internet-connected devices, these apps, which are viewable on an extra-large, intuitive-to-use TouchSmart panel, allow people to connect instantly with fun, informative and personal content.

In addition to receiving apps preloaded on the printer, people can download new ones as they become available at the HP Apps Studio to suit their interests and needs.

With the sweep of a finger, users will be able to browse and view popular web destinations and simply touch the app of their choice to launch a web page where they can customize and print content on demand in an easy-to-read format.

Lexmark Interact S605 printer

Get more done with the Lexmark Interact S605 All-in-One with web-enabled touchscreen interface.

The web-enabled 4.3″ myTouch interface improves efficiency by allowing you to create one-touch, custom SmartSolutions for automating repetitive tasks.

The myTouch interface also allows you to connect to the web without the need for a computer. Tap an icon to copy, scan, send an e-mail and more.

Get the news, view your favorite photo sharing sites, and discover the weather before you step outside, directly from your printer. It’s more than a printer – it links you to your world!

Other unique features include WiFi-n (3X better wireless coverage and faster transfer speeds) and WiFi Protected Setup which allows you to sync the printer to a WPS-enabled router with the touch of a button.

Installation is fast and easy – requiring approximately 10 minutes! Energy saving Eco Mode reduces paper usage by up to 50% with automatic 2-sided printing. Print fast with document speeds up to 33ppm and 4×6 photo printing in as little as 24 seconds.

Lexmark’s own Vizix ink technology produces clear, consistent results and uses individual ink cartridges that can be replaced one color at a time. All of this is backed by an industry-leading 3 year warranty with lifetime phone support!