Can I connect my iPhone to my printer without Wi-Fi?

To print from an iPhone or iPad with a printer that can't connect wirelessly, you'll have to use a piece of hardware as the go-between. You'll need a USB cable and a USB OTG (on-the-go) adapter that connects your iPhone to the USB cable. To print from an iPhone or iPad with a USB cable: 1.
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Can I use my printer from my phone without WIFI?

It is now possible to print directly from your android phone to a wireless printer. If you are just going to be completing prints every once in a while, there are other options available. Bluetooth is one of the oldest wireless connection types and, as such, it can be used to complete standard wireless print jobs.
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How do I connect my iPhone directly to 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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How do I print from my iPhone using USB cable?

How to print from an iPhone or iPad with a USB cable
  1. Turn on your printer and connect one end of the USB cord to your printer and the other end to the USB OTG cord. ...
  2. A pop-up should appear on your iPhone or iPad - tap "OK."
  3. Then, on your iPhone or iPad, go to the document you wish to print and tap the Share button.
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How do I print from a USB cable?

Make the Connection
  1. Turn on the printer.
  2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and the other end to the USB OTG. ...
  3. A plugin should pop-up on your Android phone.
  4. Tap “OK” to activate it for printing.
  5. Navigate to the photo or document you would like to print.
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How can I print from my iPhone without AirPrint?

How to print from an iPhone or iPad without AirPrint
  1. Open your printer's app on your device.
  2. Turn on your printer's Wi-Fi.
  3. Go into your phone or tablet's "Settings" and hit the Wi-Fi tab.
  4. Locate your printer under "OTHER NETWORKS" and tap on it.
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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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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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Does a printer need Wi-Fi to print?

Your laptop needs a wireless connection and an IP address in order to send print jobs. You printer must have a separate IP address on the same subnet and a wireless connection to receive printer jobs.
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How do I print directly from my phone?

Android
  1. Open the file you'd like to print.
  2. Tap the menu button. It looks like three stacked dots.
  3. Tap “Print”.
  4. Tap the drop-down arrow. It's located near the top of your screen.
  5. Tap the printer you'd like to print from.
  6. Tap the print button.
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How do I connect my cell phone to 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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Does AirPrint work without 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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How can I print from my iPhone without Bluetooth?

Print with an AirPrint printer
  1. Make sure your iPhone or iPad is on the same Wi-Fi network as your printer.
  2. Find the document, image, or other file you'd like to print.
  3. Tap the share button (square with up arrow, available in almost all apps)
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Can I connect my iPhone to my iPad without Wi-Fi?

You can use Personal Hotspot to share a cellular internet connection from your iPhone to other devices. Personal Hotspot is useful when the other devices don't have internet access from a Wi-Fi network. Note: Personal Hotspot is not available with all carriers.
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How do I set up AirPrint?

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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Can I print from my iPhone?

Apple's iPhone smartphone lets you print wirelessly using any Wi-Fi enabled printer on your wireless network. Printers are added to the device through the "Printer Options" menu. Unlike most of the device's settings menus, the "Printer Options" menu cannot be accessed through the "Settings" application.
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What does no AirPrint printer found mean?

'No AirPrint Printers Found' is a system message generated by the iOS AirPrint feature. It means you are trying to print a document from another applications using the Print button. iOS does not allow Printer Pro to be launched this way.
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How do you make an old printer an AirPrint?

Convert Your Old USB Printer Into A WiFi AirPrint Printer!
  1. Connecting your CHIP to the WIFI.
  2. Step 2: List available Wi-Fi networks and connect to the proper network.
  3. Installing CUPS and AirPrint on your CHIP.
  4. Step 1: Install CUPS.
  5. Step 2: Configure CUPS.
  6. Step 3: Install your printer.
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What does AirPrint mean on iPhone?

AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you create full-quality printed output without the need to download or install drivers. With AirPrint technology, it's easy to print full-quality photos and documents from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without having to install additional software (drivers).
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Can I use an Ethernet cable to connect to a printer?

An Ethernet network can be used for one or more computers and supports many printers and systems simultaneously. An Ethernet connection is typically faster than USB and allows you direct access to the settings of the printer using the Embedded Web Server.
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How do I change my HP printer from wireless to USB?

Disconnect the printer USB cable from the computer. Do not reconnect the cable until prompted during the driver installation step. Search Windows for 'devices', and then click the Devices and Printers control panel settings in the results. Right-click the icon for your printer model, and then click Remove device.
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Can I connect a wireless printer with a USB cable?

Note: The printer can be connected by a USB cable to a computer and also be connected to a wireless network. Both USB and wireless connections can be active and used at the same time.
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Can I connect my iPhone to a wired printer?

You would not be able to print to a printer using a USB cable. The only printing allowed from an iPad or any other iOS device is using AirPrint and that is done over a wireless network and an AirPrint enabled printer.
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