Printing any kind of text document, spreadsheet, presentation or photo
is simpler than what you can think with the latest operating system iOS 8. At
the software level, there are not too many obstacles, but you need to make sure
that you have a printer that is compatible with AirPrint technology; otherwise, there could be some problem.
Printing directly from the iPhone or iPad is really a walk, much simpler
than you might think. Let's see together in this guide how to use AirPrint
integrated directly in iOS from iOS 12.
Making a print directly from your smartphone or Apple tablet is not very
complicated, provided you have the right printer. The more modern ones easily
support AirPrint technology, but there is also a way to use those printers with
a few years on their shoulders.
One advantage of using AirPrint is that it allows you to print high-quality documents and photos from Mac,
iPhone, iPad or iPod touch without having to install additional software
(drivers). AirPrint includes features such as simple detection, automatic media
selection, and enterprise-grade finishing options.
First of all, if
you are about to buy a printer, or we have just bought one and we are curious
to know whether or not it is compatible with AirPrint, you just open the
dedicated page of the official Apple website
(https://support.apple.com/HT201311).
This list is
updated every month, and so, you can find many models of the most famous
brands, such as HP, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Lanier, Kyocera and many others. If the printer in our
possession is on that list, then there is no problem: just connect to the same
Wi-Fi network of the iPhone or iPad, and we can print documents and photographs
directly from the Apple device.
Moreover, if the
printer does not have AirPrint native support, we can use the HandyPrint or
Ecamm Printopia software to emulate the technology through the Mac computer.
Both programs are easy to use, and a short configuration is enough to convert a
traditional printer in one compatible with AirPrint. Moreover, these software
programs add interesting features, such as automatic upload to DropBox and saving
to PDF.
To proceed with
printing in iOS, simply tap the file-sharing button and choose the
"Printer" field. If there are no problems, the printer will appear in
the list of the Wi-Fi network, so just confirm by pressing "Print"
and you're done. In addition, if you are curious, there is a print order to the
left of the Multitasking Bar.
Like AirPrint
printers, there are USB devices that allow you to print or scan without having
to install additional drivers. Since they require a USB connection, they support
printing or scanning without drivers only from Mac computers.
Until February
2019, AirPrint offers support for Canon TS208, Canon TS207, Canon TS205, Canon
TS204, Canon TS203, Canon TS202, Canon LiDE 400, Canon LiDE 300, Canon E204 and
Canon E201.
If you are using
any of these models, but not being able to connect the printer with AirPrint,
then you can get in touch with iPad Printer setup and support facility.
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