WiFi Direct printing is a feature that allows a printer to create its own Wi-Fi network and communicate directly with a device without the need for an internet connection. A WiFi Direct printer is any type of printer with wireless connectivity that supports the WiFi Direct protocol. Here are some key points about WiFi Direct printing:
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WiFi Direct follows the same principles as Bluetooth wireless technology for peer-to-peer communications, but offers significant benefits over Bluetooth, particularly for wireless printing applications.
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With WiFi Direct, a mobile device can simultaneously maintain a WiFi connection to the internet if it supports this capability.
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WiFi Direct uses Wi-Fi Protected Setup and WPA2 to prevent unauthorized connections and keep communications private.
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For most HP printers released after 2014, WiFi Direct is a connection option that does not require an internet connection to send print jobs wirelessly to the printer.
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HP Wireless Direct and WiFi Direct are similar, but HP Wireless Direct printers can only be connected to WiFi manually, while WiFi Direct printers can connect automatically or manually with a push button or pin.
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WiFi Direct is designed to enable direct printing without the need for a router, allowing a device to connect directly to the printers network like a wireless hotspot.
