Mobility Print vs. Web Print
This document explains the two mobile printing options that are supported by WolfPrint and compares the features of Mobility Print and Web Print. The intended audience is an end user.
Table of Contents
Access
Both mobile printing options require authentication with your Unity ID as well as the device being on the campus network in order to submit print jobs, either using the ncsu or eduroam wifi networks while on campus, or the NCSU VPN Service when not connected to the campus network.
Information
WolfPrint has two different mobile printing services. Both Mobility Print and Web Print allow you to use the FollowMe printers from a personal laptop, smartphone, or tablet. See the table below for a comparison of the two services and their features. To learn more, please follow the links provided below for detailed setup instructions. For printing to WolfPrint on a lab computers
Mobility Print
Mobility Print allows you to print jobs from any application on your mobile device and it is compatible with Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, Macs, Windows, and Android devices. Instructions for setting up Mobility Print for your specific operating system are available at go.ncsu.edu/mobility-print.
Web Print
Web Print is a service that allows printing for laptop, wireless, and unauthenticated users without the need to install print drivers on their devices. To use WebPrint, visit go.ncsu.edu/print and select the Web Print Login button.
Feature Comparison Chart
| Mobile Printing Need | Web Print | Mobility Print |
| On campus |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
| Off-campus (must first connect to the campus network with NC State’s VPN Service) |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
| From a mobile device (e.g., laptop, smartphone, tablet) |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
|
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
|
| Print directly from any application on your computer |
X No |
✔ Yes |
| One-sided |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
| Two-sided (duplex) |
X No |
✔ Yes |
| Selected pages from a file |
X No |
✔ Yes |
| Letter size (8.5 x 11) |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
| Tabloid size (11 x 17) |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
Escalation
Any questions on process or content contained in this document should be escalated through the NCSU Help desk and a have an incident assigned to the OIT_WOLFPRINT support team.
Related Documentation
https://go.ncsu.edu/mobility-print
Title: Mobility Print vs. Web Print
Service: WolfPrint
Assignment Group(s): OIT_WOLFPRINT
Document Owner: kgmayr, tmfarwig
Available Priorities: Low
Keywords: wolfprint, mobile, printing, feature, comparison, web print, mobility print