What is AirPrint and how does it work?

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's the difference between AirPrint and wireless?

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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How do I make my printer an AirPrint?

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 make my wireless printer 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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How does AirPrint work on printer?

To use an AirPrint printer, you'd simply connect it to your wireless network like a typical Wi-Fi printer. Next, you'd take your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or Mac computer and select the Print option in any program. You'd then see a list of AirPrint-compatible printers on your local network.
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iOS Basics: How To Print From iOS With AirPrint



Is AirPrint a Wi-Fi or 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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Do I 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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Can I print from iPhone without AirPrint?

You can also print from your iPhone without AirPrint by downloading your printer's app or plugging in a USB cord to your printer.
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How do I get my iPhone to connect to my printer?

Select Settings > Hardware > Printers > Create Printer Station. Enter a name for your printer, and tap No Printer Selected. Select Connect a Bluetooth Printer and follow the on-screen instructions. Once your printer is paired, return to the Square app and tap Print Test.
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How do you print when it says no AirPrint printers found?

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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Are all wireless printers AirPrint?

Manufacturers and Models

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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How do I find my 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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What is the easiest printer to use with iPad?

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Can you connect an iPhone to a wireless printer?

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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Why won't my iPhone find 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 print from my phone to a 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 do I add a printer to my iPad without AirPrint?

Install your printer's official app, add your printer, and use the Share feature to share to that app when you're ready to print. 2. If your printer doesn't have an app or isn't wireless, you can print from your iPad through your PC or Mac by installing an app on your computer.
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Can I print straight 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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Is AirPrint the only way to print from an iPad?

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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Do all iphones have AirPrint?

Device Requirements

Air Print is available on all iPads, on iPhone models 3GS and later and on iPod Touch models 3rd generation or later. It should work on any version of Apple's iOS mobile operating system from 4.2 onwards, although Apple recommends upgrading your device to the latest iOS version for best results.
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Can I connect my iPad directly to a printer?

The iPad can print to any AirPrint-compatible wireless printer. Many printers include AirPrint, making this an easy option.
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Do I need Wi-Fi to print from my phone?

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 can I print something from my iPhone?

Print a document
  1. Open the document, tap. , then tap Print.
  2. If no printer is selected, tap Select Printer, then choose one. Your device automatically searches for any nearby AirPrint printers.
  3. Choose print options (page range, number of copies, and so on). ...
  4. Tap Print in the top-right corner.
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Do you need Wi-Fi for wireless printer?

Even in this case, an Internet connection is not required, because the router handles communication between the devices on the local network. Even if Web access is unavailable, Wi-Fi-enabled printers can be used as normal, provided the router and the wireless adaptors on the network are functioning correctly.
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