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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What is the difference between Wi-Fi and AirPrint?

The main 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 AirPrint compatible printer while a wireless printer is an electronic device that allows taking printouts without using a series of ...
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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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How do I enable AirPrint?

On your mobile device, open the Wi-Fi network menu, and then select the option starting with DIRECT followed by your printer model. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, and then tap Join. Open the item you want to print, and then select the option to Print. Select AirPrint, if prompted.
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How does AirPrint work on an iPhone?

To use AirPrint, the Apple device and the printer must both be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. To print a page or highlighted text, tap the action icon, which is a square with a right-pointing arrow coming out of it. Then tap the "Print" button.
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iOS Basics: How To Print From iOS With AirPrint



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!
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Do you have to pay for AirPrint?

So not only is it free, you don't have to worry about installing any new apps or drivers. Just select the AirPrint icon and it will automatically find any Brother device on your network. You can then print documents, images, photos, web pages, and spreadsheets – anything you like – straight from your Apple device.
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Why can't I print from my iPhone to my wireless 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 can I print from my iPhone without AirPrint?

The simplest way to print from an iPhone is by adding a printer with AirPrint, so you can print directly with a wireless connection. You can also print wirelessly without AirPrint by downloading your printer's app on an iPhone or iPad, or by connecting your devices with a USB cable and adapter.
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Why does my iPhone say no AirPrint printers found?

'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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Can I print directly from my iPhone?

Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to an AirPrint-enabled printer from apps such as Mail, Photos, and Safari. Many apps available on the App Store also support AirPrint. iPhone and the printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
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Why wont my phone find my printer?

Open Google Cloud Print, tap on “Settings”, then on “Printing.” If your printer is on the same WiFi network as your Android device, it should show up in the list and add itself. Then you can print from some apps by tapping the “…” that usually indicates more options, to find and tap on the Print option.
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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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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 Internet connection?

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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Is Apple AirPrint secure?

Secure AirPrint enables you to print securely to any wireless printer in an unsecured environment thus keeping what you print from prying eyes. Secure AirPrint enables you to print securely to any wireless printer in an unsecured environment thus keeping what you print from prying eyes.
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How do I print from my iPhone to my HP printer with 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. Then connect the USB OTG to your iPhone or iPad.
  3. A plugin should pop-up on your iPhone or iPad.
  4. Tap “OK” to activate it for printing. ...
  5. Follow printing “Wireless Printing” steps 3-9 to print.
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How can I print an email from my iPhone?

How to print an email from an iPhone in the Mail app
  1. Find and open the email you want to print.
  2. Tap the little arrow in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
  3. Scroll down in the menu and tap "Print."
  4. Select the printer that you want to use.
  5. Adjust any settings as you'd like and then tap "Print" at the top-right.
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How do I get my phone to recognize my wireless 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 wirelessly from your device.
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How can I print from my phone to my printer?

Most smartphones use Android, these will be the phones that use the Google Play Store.
  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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Why won't my air printer connect?

Check that the printer has its wireless connection switched on. Ensure your iOS device is not in AirPlane mode. Ensure all devices are on the same network. Check that both the iPhone/iPad and printer are running the latest software.
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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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Why won't my printer connect to my Wi-Fi?

Remove and Re-Add Your Printer in Windows

If this happens, go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners, select your printer, and remove it. Then click the Add a Printer or Scanner button to re-add it to the device list. Incredibly (and frustratingly), this often gets things up and running again.
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Can't connect to wireless printer?

How to Fix the Problem
  1. Try connecting to the printer with a cable. This allows you to see whether the WiFi signal is the issue. ...
  2. Find a new spot for the printer. ...
  3. Check the printer queue. ...
  4. Reboot the printer. ...
  5. Make sure the firmware is up-to-date. ...
  6. Confirm that your mobile device is on the right network. ...
  7. Reset the printer.
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