{"id":177,"date":"2024-09-26T08:52:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2024-09-26T08:52:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:52:22","slug":"finally-hp-is-adding-ai-to-its-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/09\/26\/finally-hp-is-adding-ai-to-its-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally, HP is adding AI to its printers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/t_article_cover_l\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/hp-printe-1.jpg\" alt=\"HP believes that the solution to its printers is AI - Softonic\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HP has a groundbreaking announcement. No, it\u2019s not making it easier to use cheaper, third-party ink, nor does it have a solution for frequent paper jams and irritating software issues. It\u2019s bringing AI to printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new HP Print AI experience is rolling out today in an \u201cexclusive\u201d beta and comes with a Perfect Output feature that\u2019s supposed to clean up printouts of webpages. HP says it will automatically detect unwanted content like ads or weird formatting, allowing it to print just the \u201c<strong>desired text and images<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;Recommended:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-HP-1744076-WF04XL\">WF04XL Battery for HP ENVY X360 13-BF BF0131TU BF0740NZ BF0505NA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25640764\/hp_print_ai_after.jpg\" alt=\"Finally, HP is adding AI to its printers - The Verge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Image: HP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also supposed to optimize printouts of spreadsheets by keeping charts and tables on a single page, instead of splitting them up. But that\u2019s not all \u2014 HP says you can use \u201cconversational prompts\u201d with Print AI to turn photos into greeting cards by adding custom styles and fonts. According to HP, it can automatically upscale images and remove unwanted objects as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HP says it plans to launch new Print AI features throughout 2025. There\u2019s still no word on which printers it\u2019s available for or if you\u2019ll need to install software separate from the HP Smart printing software to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either way, if there\u2019s some kind of chat interface in this thing, at least I\u2019ll be able to route my anger toward something that might be able to give me an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-HP-1740188-HSTNN-OB1O\">HSTNN-OB1O Battery for HP Envy x360 15m-ee013dx HSTNN-OB1O L77034-005 Series<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Excell-HP-Print-AI-before-1024x573.avif\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delivering Perfect Output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than half of print jobs come from web browsers, including online articles, travel documents, recipes, and how-to guides. However, printing from the web has traditionally yielded unnecessary white space, issues with image size, and inclusion of unwanted web ads. Consumers printing from web browsers have understandably felt frustrated, rating the experience with \u201cstrong dissatisfaction\u201d.<br>Perfect Output bridges the gaps between what people see on the screen and what they intend to print, reformatting and reorganizing content to fit perfectly on the page the first time. Perfect Output can detect unwanted content like ads and web text, printing only the desired text and images, saving time, paper, and ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spreadsheets are another common print job, and more than half of spreadsheet users report experiencing challenges to make documents print out correctly . Perfect Output proactively creates a printable spreadsheet without splitting tables and charts across pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:900x700\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(450x350:451x351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25642130\/hp_printer_deskjet_edit.jpg\" alt=\"An image showing an HP DeskJet printer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Image: HP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customizing Support<\/strong><br>HP Print AI will also simplify and tailor support for individual customers. From the moment a customer turns their printer on, intelligent technology anticipates their needs \u2013 walking through each step of setup. HP Print AI leverages natural language and contextual awareness, remembering users\u2019 preferences and past questions, so customers receive immediate and customized support whenever they need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personalizing Experiences<\/strong><br>With HP Print AI, customers can easily transform photos into creative projects. Using simple conversational prompts, HP Print AI can seamlessly integrate unique layouts, custom styles, and fonts to personalize greeting cards for every occasion. HP Print AI also corrects common print errors by automatically upscaling images and removing unwanted objects.<br>Once the design is ready, customers can choose to print or explore a curated list of partners that offer unique photo printing capabilities, gift certificates to be printed on the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaborating Seamlessly<\/strong><br>For the commercial market, HP announced the expanded availability of HP Scan AI Enhanced. This cloud- based, AI-driven solution automatically recognizes the type of documents being scanned and extracts key information based on the customer\u2019s specific business needs. By reducing manual steps and data entry, this solution saves time and money for SMB and enterprise customers. For instance, a major retail group with 300 locations in Italy saw an 80% reduction in labor costs after implementing HP Scan AI Enhanced in its delivery and inventory workflow5.<br>HP is also extending AI capabilities to vertical industries, starting with design and construction, an industry lagging behind in using technology to deliver productivity improvements6. HP\u2019s new Build Workspace enables design and construction professionals to easily create and organize site observations, facilitate collaboration, and automate tasks such as field reports. By automating time-consuming tasks, HP Build Workspace drives efficiency and collaboration among professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) field. Key features such as site capture, AI vectorization, and continuous feedback empower AEC professionals to streamline their workflows and optimize designs. The collaboration hub, HP Build Workspace, allows AEC professionals to access projects on desktop or mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HP Print AI is available today, starting with an exclusive beta delivering the Perfect Output feature to select print customers. HP intends to continue launching HP Print AI capabilities throughout 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HP Build Workspace is available today, with AI capabilities also in beta in the US and Europe, scaling to the UK and NZ soon, with expected worldwide rollout in Spring 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HP Scan AI Enhanced is a software service available today in North America, most of Europe and Latin America, and in parts of Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HP has a groundbreaking announcement. No, it\u2019s not making it easier to use cheaper, third-party ink, nor does it have a solution for frequent paper jams and irritating software issues. It\u2019s bringing AI to printers. The new HP Print AI experience is rolling out today in an \u201cexclusive\u201d beta and comes with a Perfect Output &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/09\/26\/finally-hp-is-adding-ai-to-its-printers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Finally, HP is adding AI to its printers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hp"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions\/178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}