In this article, I will show you How to add a Printer to iPads and iPhones. There are a number of methods you can use if you want to connect your iPad to Printer.
Basically, you can connect your iPad using wired or wireless means. Here are both options explained below.
Connecting a Printer to iPads or iPhones
When connecting a printer to an iPad, you can either use wired or wiireless methods. Both methods will help you print directly from your iPad.
- Using AirPrint
- Using third party applications
- Using Google Cloud
How to Connect my Printer to iPad Using AirPrint
Airprint is not an installable application that you can add from your normal application store. It is a function like Airdrop that allows iPads to connect to printers.
One key consideration factor you need to note is check whether your printer is compatible with Airprint otherwise it will not work.
When using the Airprint option, simply click share on the content you want to print. As long as both the printer and iPad are on the same network, the printer will appear on the drop down menu.
How to Connect an iPad to Printer Without AirPrint
- Check Printer Compatibility: Ensure your printer is not AirPrint-compatible.
- Download Printer App: If your printer manufacturer offers a dedicated app, download and install it from the App Store. If not, search for third-party printer apps like Printer Pro or PrintCentral.
- Install and Open App: Once the app is downloaded, open it on your iPad.
- Follow Setup Instructions: The app will guide you through the setup process, which typically involves connecting your printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPad.
- Print Document: After setup is complete, open the document you want to print on your iPad.
- Access Print Option: Look for the print option within the app or the document viewer. It’s usually represented by a printer icon or the word “Print.”
- Select Printer: Choose your printer from the list of available printers in the app.
- Adjust Print Settings (Optional): Depending on the app, you may have options to adjust settings such as number of copies, page range, and color or black and white.
- Print: Once you’ve configured the settings, tap the “Print” button to send the document to the printer.
- Check Printer: Ensure your printer is turned on and ready to receive the print job. The document should start printing shortly after you tap the print button on your iPad.
How to Connect an iPad to Printer Using Google Cloud
If all the above do not work for you, you can use your Gmail account to print. First you need to install Google Chrome on your iPad and sign up to Google Cloud Print using your Gmail.
Wired methods to add a Printer to iPads
On some printers, you can connect the printer to the iPad directly using a USB Printing Cable. With this, just like the Airprint option, you have to check whether the printer supports this function before you buy.
To connect you will need a Lightning to USB adapter plus a USB printer cable. You can get both on Amazon for around 10$ each.
How to Print a document on iPad
- Choose an App you want to print from and open it
- Tap the Printer option depending on the Application
- Configure, copies, page range, color or black and white, and paper size then tap print
- Tap Print To output the document
- If you Print option does not appear , swipe up.
- Incase of errors, Make sure your printer is turned on and loaded with paper and ink or toner. Your document should start printing shortly after you tap the print button on your iPad.
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Can you connect an iPad to Printer without Air Print?
Yes, it is possible to connect an iPad to Printer without using Air Print. You can connect using a USB Printing Cable, WIFI connection, third party plugins or Using Google Cloud.
How can you Add Unsupported Printers to Your iPad?
If your printer does not support Air Print, you will not be able to directly add it to your iPad. However, you can always achieve the same results using a third party plugin or Google cloud.
How can you Connect an iPad to Printer Without AirPrint
If your printer does not support Airprint, you can use your printer’s manufactured applications to connect the iPad to your printer.
Most reputable printer manufacturers offer the application to run the printer on purchase. If not, you can go to the app store and look for the printer’s brand name.
Download and install the application to your iPad. After you run the application, it will guide you through connecting it to the printer.
Alternatively, there are some third party applications that you can use to do the same thing. A good example is Printer Pro and PrintCentral.
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