A print service for an IMS network or other public WAN facilitates the transfer of print data over the network from a remote wireless unit or other terminal to a printer system, for the automatic printout of hard copy documents. Upon receiving an authorized print request from the terminal, the print service negotiates establishment of a communication link for transfer of print data from the terminal to the printer system. The printer system may include, for example, a printer and print server. The terminal transmits the print data to the printer system, which automatically prints hard copy documents based on the print data, for later retrieval by the terminal user. This enables the user to remotely print documents from any location accessible through the network, without having to access a local printer or save documents for later printing.