Why can't I print from my iPhone to my printer?

If an AirPrint-enabled printer isn't showing up on your iPhone, head to the printer's network settings and ensure its Wi-Fi is enabled. Most importantly, make sure the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. If the problem persists, the printer could be blocked or blacklisted on the network.
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Why is my iPhone not connecting to my wireless printer?

In some cases, the printer you're using may not be compatible with your iPhone. Even if the printer supports wireless technology, it may not necessarily be compatible with your iPhone or the iOS version you're using. You need an AirPrint-enabled printer to print using Apple's driverless printing feature.
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How do I get my iPhone to recognize my printer?

Print with AirPrint
  1. Open the app that you want to print from.
  2. To find the print option, tap the app's share icon — or. ...
  3. Scroll down and tap. ...
  4. Tap Select Printer and choose an AirPrint-enabled printer.
  5. Choose the number of copies or other options, like which pages you want to print.
  6. Tap Print in the upper-right corner.
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Why is my phone not connecting to my printer?

Restart your printer, router, and mobile device

Turn off the printer, and then turn it on again. Disconnect the power cable from the router, wait ten seconds, reconnect the cable, and then wait for the internet connection to complete. Turn off your phone or tablet, and then turn it on again.
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Why does AirPrint not find my printer?

Turn your phone or tablet off, and then turn it on again. If the error still displays, continue to the next step. Make sure the printer and your Android device are connected to the same local Wi-Fi network and check for any network-related issues.
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How to Print from an iPhone to HP Printer (or iPad, (same process))



How do I connect iPhone to wireless printer?

To get started:
  1. From the Square app, tap More from the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen.
  2. Tap Settings > Hardware > Printers > Create Printer Station.
  3. Enter a printer station name.
  4. Tap Printer then select printer.
  5. Click Connect AirPrint printer and choose your printer.
  6. Tap Save.
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How do I set up an AirPrint printer?

AirPrint-Enabled Printers
  1. Turn on the printer and connect it to your wireless network according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place paper in the printer and leave the printer on. ...
  2. Turn on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Open a document or launch Safari. ...
  3. Tap “Print,” then tap your Printer to select it for printing.
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How can I get my phone to recognize my printer?

Start your mobile application and tap the Settings icon. (Mobile Cable Label Tool users must also tap [Printer Settings] - [Printer].) Select the printer listed under [Wi-Fi Printer]. You can now print from your device wirelessly.
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Why is my printer connected but not printing?

Do a hard reset on your printer. To do this you just need to turn off your printer, unplug for a few minutes and then plug the printer again. If that still doesn't work, try turning the printer and your computer off, and then start it back up again. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling your printer driver.
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Why is my wireless printer not printing?

Troubleshoot Wireless Printer Problems

Restart all your devices. Run the Printing Troubleshooter. Check Router settings. Update router firmware.
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Can I print from iPhone without AirPrint?

Print without AirPrint

Even if your printer isn't AirPrint enabled you may still be able to print from iPhone and iPad. The most common way this works is through an app from the manufacturer. For example, you can browse your iPhone or iPad's documents, photos, and more directly from the app and quickly print.
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How do I know if my printer is AirPrint enabled?

Check for AirPrint by Trying to Print

If the printer you're checking for AirPrint is available in the Printer dropdown menu without you installing any drivers, AirPrint is working! If you don't see the printer you're checking for AirPrint, you may need to add the printer to your Mac.
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Why won't my HP printer print from my phone?

Update the printer firmware

For more information, go to Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware. If you are using HP Smart App to print, remove and add the printer again. Refer to the document HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Android, Apple iOS) for help. If the issue persists, try using AirPrint.
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Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

If you still can't print, check the drivers are up-to-date. Select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.
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Why does my printer says ready but won't print?

Make sure it matches the port setting in the properties of the driver. If using usb just move the usb cable to another port on the computer and see if the computer finds new hardware and loads the printer giving you a copy 1 of the printer. If it does and it works, just delete the other copy of the printer.
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Is AirPrint app free?

AirPrint is a free software update with Apple's iOS 4.2, and will enable wireless printing from these apps, all available in the App Store.
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Is AirPrint the same as wireless printing?

The difference between AirPrint and Wireless Printer is that the AirPrint is a feature in Apple based MacOS and iOS operating systems for printing via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and an AirPrint compatible printer while a wireless printer is an electronic device that allows taking printouts without using series of cable ...
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Is AirPrint the same as Bluetooth?

After the print job finishes, you may have to reconnect your Apple device to any available local wireless network. AirPrint doesn't work with Bluetooth connections or Bluetooth-connected devices.
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Does AirPrint require Wi-Fi?

To use AirPrint, you need three things. First, you need a Wi-Fi network that allows AirPrint signals to pass. Next, you need a Mac OS X or iOS device that's connected to the network. Finally, you need an AirPrint-compatible wireless printer.
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What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly?

What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly? (Choose two.) Explanation: Wireless printers can use Bluetooth, 802.11x, or infrared interfaces to connect wirelessly. WiMax, satellite, and microwave radio technologies are in practice never used to connect a printer to a network.
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Why is my HP printer not connecting to Wi-Fi?

Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings. Get the network name and password. Go to Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer for more information.
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How do I get my HP printer to recognize my wireless network?

Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard (printers with a touchscreen)
  1. Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
  3. Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection. Note:
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Which printers are compatible with AirPrint?

Brother, Canon, Epson, Dell, HP, Lexmark, Lenovo and Samsung all have printers enabled with AirPrint. Each company offers both inkJet and laser models, as well as both dedicated printers and multifunction models.
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