What is NFC Connectivity?

Last Updated on June 16, 2020 by Christian Ralph

Improved connectivity is at the heart of improving technology, making our lives more efficient and streamlined. From WiFi-connected printers simplifying the process of printing from a range of different devices to cloud-connected television services allowing us to watch our favourite television shows on the move; every new generation of tech seems to be focussed around improved connectivity.

And many current innovations and developments seem to be focussed around NFC connectivity – even if this term is kept a little bit hidden in the marketing material. In short, NFC connectivity is a method of transferring wireless data without the need for an internet connection. This has helped support technologies such as contactless payments – something which has become a major part of modern life.

Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), NFC connectivity creates a wireless link from one NFC chip to another across a short distance. This accommodates the transfer of small volumes of data at a distance of just a few centimetres without the need for additional authentication or connecting to any network.

NFC chips have been incorporated in credit and debit cards for a significant number of years, but the technology is being rolled out to an increased number of mediums. They are now commonplace in smartphones, accommodating functions such as Apple Pay and have even been rolled out in cruise ships in the place of cabin keys.

And in case you are wondering why are extolling the qualities of this new form of technology, ponder no more – a number of leading manufacturers are now bringing the NFC connecting to many of their printers.

NFC-connected printers make it even easier to print from all your mobile devices than ever before. Simply cosy up to the printer with a device in hand, and press print from a few centimetres away – and your document will be sent directly to the machine. Super quick and super efficient; NFC connectivity can offer additional freedom in the office, or when printing from home.

Unsurprisingly for a manufacturer with a huge slice of the mobile communications market, Samsung are amongst the pioneers of NFC-supported printing. The printers in the Xpress range, including the M2885FW and the M2835DW utilise NFC-connectivity to simplify the process of quick and efficient printing.

All of the NFC-connected printers currently available offer other connectivity options as standard – meaning you don’t have to be stood right next to the machine to get a print out. The majority of the printers also offer WiFi, Network and USB connections – so you can choose how to make the most of the machine and print efficiently.

So if you’re looking for a connected printer which will improve your printed output; Printerland stock a huge selection of printers from all the top manufacturers. For the full selection, visit our homepage or contact our dedicated team on 0800 840 1992 today.