HP Printers - Printing with Apple AirPrint (iOS) This document is for HP AirPrint-compatible printers and the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Apple AirPrint is a built-in wireless printing solution for Apple mobile devices. You can print from most iOS apps that have a print feature. Cannot Print Using AirPrint. Check1 Make sure printer is turned on. If the printer is turned on, turn it off and back on, and then check whether the issue is resolved. Check2 Make sure printer is connected by LAN to same network subnet as AirPrint compliant device when printing over LAN. Check3 Make sure printer has enough paper and ink.
Some say that printers are soon to be extinct. Others rant about their hate for the dead-tree format.
But if you're a student, a work-at-homer, or you just appreciate hard copies, the printer still holds a very important place in your home or office.
Thing is, you might not necessarily be at your desktop computer when you realize the need to print something. If more of your time is spent on your iOS device, like an iPhone or iPad, there's good news: you can print wirelessly from your device to your printer with a native feature called AirPrint.
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Set up your printer
Is your printer AirPrint-compatible? Either way, you'll be able to use AirPrint, but if your printer is AirPrint-compatible, the setup will be easier. Go to this Apple support page and see if your printer is listed as one of the compatible devices.
If 'Yes', then: Well, aren't you lucky? Your AirPrint setup is very simple. Connect your iOS device and printer to the same Wi-Fi network. As far as the setup goes, you're done.
To test the connection, open up a note in the native Notes app. Hit the action button (the square with the arrow) and select 'Print.' Your printer should appear as the selected device. If not, tap the Printer field, allow your device to scan, and tap the printer name when it appears.
Hit Print, and your note should be sent to the printer almost immediately. The transfer speed will vary depending on your Wi-Fi network, but you'll likely find that it's surprisingly fast.
If 'No', then: If your printer is not AirPrint-compatible, don't fret. There are downloadable programs that trick your iOS device into thinking that any printer connected to your desktop is AirPrint-compatible. So, instead of the iDevice communicating directly with the printer, it goes through the computer first.
O'Print is compatible with Windows, while HandyPrint is available for Mac users.
Once installed, the program will display a list of printers installed on your computer. Enable the ones you want to print to from your iDevice. For most users, that's just one printer, but if you have multiple printers in the house, you can enable them all.
To test the connection, open up a note in the native Notes app. Hit the action button (the square with the arrow) and select 'Print.' Your printer should appear as the selected device. If not, tap the Printer field, allow your device to scan, and tap the printer name when it appears.
Hit Print, and your note should be sent to the printer almost immediately. The transfer speed will vary depending on your Wi-Fi network, but you'll likely find that it's surprisingly fast.
Just remember: For this setup to work, your computer must stay powered on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device(s).
AirPrint-enabled apps
With AirPrint set up, you can now print almost anything you see on your iOS device. Photos, maps, Web pages, and even content from third-party apps can be sent to your printer wirelessly. Here's a list of just a few of the useful AirPrint-ready apps:
Google Maps. Print out maps and driving directions.
Instapaper. Get a hard copy of an article or blog.
Evernote. Any of your notes can be printed out.
Safari. Print an entire Web page using the action button at the top of the browser.
iWork. Get paper versions of any Keynote, Pages, and Numbers.
How to Cook Everything. Print recipes and shopping lists from this iPad cooking app.
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You've no need to muck about with printer drivers and software if you've got an Apple device and a printer that supports AirPrint (chances are you do) — with AirPrint you can connect to and print from your printer so long as both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
How to connect an AirPrint printer to your Mac
Because AirPrint works over Wi-Fi, you need to make sure your printer is connected to your Wi-Fi network before proceeding. Your printer will come with step-by-step instructions for connecting the device to your home Wi-Fi network — follow those steps first.
Make sure your Mac is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Make sure your printer is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Use the keyboard shortcut Command + P or choose File » Print from the Mac's menu bar.
Look at the Printer dropdown in the Print menu dialog. If it shows the name of your printer, you're good to go!
If it doesn't show the name of your printer, click the dropdown menu and look for your printer's name.
If the printer still isn't showing up, click Add Printer…
You'll see a menu appear. Look for your printer's name on the list and select it.
Make sure the Use: dropdown menu is set to AirPrint.
Click Add to add your printer.
You're good to go! All that's left is to Print from your new AirPrint printer!
Troubleshooting
If you run into any trouble whilst setting up your AirPrint printer, there are a few things you can try!
Make sure you're running the latest version of macOS on your Mac and iOS on your iOS devices.
Make sure your printer is updated to the latest software and firmware. Check your printer's user guide for information on updating your printer firmware.
If you've got your printer connected to your Mac or to your network via USB, you're not going to be able to use AirPrint. You can't have your AirPrint and eat it USB, too.
Make sure your printer is connected to the network. Also, make sure your printer is connected to the network. And don't forget to make sure your printer is connected to the network.
Questions?
Still struggling to get that AirPrint printer up and running? Let me know in the comments below and we'll try to get you set up!