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ACTPrinter - Virtual Printer

ACTPrinter - Virtual Printer

by Houdah Software

53 ratings
500 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 13, 2008
  • March 21, 2018

Developer

Houdah Software
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About

This app allows you to "print" documents, emails, and web pages from your Mac directly to your iPhone or iPad. Save web pages as PDFs, store clipboard content, and even scan documents to PDF using your device's camera. It's a virtual printer that keeps your documents with you.

✓Print from Mac to iPhone/iPad
✓Save web pages as PDF
✓Scan documents to PDF
✓Send printouts to other ACTPrinter installations
✓Save clipboard content
✓Network discovery via WiFi
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of ACTPrinter. Based on 53 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 💻Works seamlessly with Mac
  • 🚀Instant printing to iPhone
  • 📁Convenient way to store documents
  • 🔋Saves paper and reduces waste
  • ⚙️Easy to use and set up
  • 📱Useful for travel and on-the-go

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes when deleting documents
  • 🔍Difficult to organize and find documents
  • 🔒Lacks security features like password protection
  • 🔍Limited zoom and viewing options
  • 📤Cannot email or share documents directly from the app
  • 🖨️Incompatible with some PDF viewers like Adobe Acrobat
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What's New in ACTPrinter

5.1.2

March 21, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fixes an issue where renaming printouts and sections failed on iOS 11

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Dommage plus de mise à jour !

Le logiciel Mac utilise Rosetta et ne sera plus compatible avec MacOS 27. Donc la version iPhone n’aura plus grande utilité !
Jcp25Jcp25

Indispensable !

Billets d’avions, réservations, notes diverses…c’est l’outil idéal pour les nomades .Bravo et merci pour cette application.
Efstadal PatEfstadal Pat

ACT PRINTER

I have used this for years. Something happened though and it seems I can no longer print to ACT. This was how I kept paperless prints on my Iphone. Not sure if something changed - I sure do miss it!
pedrphpedrph

Act printer

Application très utile, voir Indispensable
Raymond.vSRaymond.vS

Stands the test if time! (3 yr/update_ 2022-04-22)

Updated Review: 2022-04-22
>Running my company, the iPhone serves 90% of my technological needs. This marvel has remained a vital tool for current and future reference. Remarkable is the coding has remained (I think) since inception and it works 100% of the time. Current phone is an XS Max and computer 2018 Mac Mini Intel.

Review: 2019-01-10:
>One of the 1st apps i downloaded and it’s still one of the most used - highly recommended!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when trying to delete documents

Bug

Inconsistent document saving and retrieval

Bug

Compatibility issues with certain file types and PDF viewers

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add folder/filing system to organize documents

Feature

Implement pinch-to-zoom functionality

Feature

Allow emailing or sharing of documents directly from the app

Feature

Improve compatibility with more file types and PDF viewers

Feature

Add password protection and encryption for sensitive documents

Feature

FAQ

What does ACTPrinter do?

ACTPrinter acts as a virtual printer and PDF converter. It allows you to "print" documents, emails, and web pages from your Mac directly to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You can also save web pages as PDF files, store the contents of your clipboard, and scan documents into PDF format using your device's camera.

How do I print from my Mac to my iPhone/iPad?

After installing ACTPrinter on your Mac and the companion app on your iOS device, your Mac will automatically find your iOS device on your WiFi network. You can then select ACTPrinter as your printer from any application on your Mac to send documents to your iOS device.

Is ACTPrinter free to use?

Based on the information provided, ACTPrinter is a paid application. There is a free helper application for Mac available from their website, but the iOS application itself requires purchase.

What are the system requirements for ACTPrinter?

To use ACTPrinter, you need a Mac with a built-in AirPort or WiFi card, running Mac OS X 10.6 or better, and fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. You will also need the ACTPrinter for Mac helper application, which is available for free from their website.

What are some common use cases for ACTPrinter?

Common use cases include saving web pages as PDFs for later reference, printing electronic tickets or boarding passes directly to your mobile device, storing important confirmation pages or maps, and transferring documents from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad so they are accessible on the go. It also functions as a document scanner.