How to Print from an iPhone to a Network Printer

This guide outlines the steps to print from your iPhone to a network printer.

1. Using AirPrint (Built-in iOS Feature)

• Ensure Wi-Fi Connection: Both your iPhone and printer should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• Open the App: Launch the app containing the document you want to print.
• Tap the Share/Actions Button: Look for the "Share" or "Actions" button within the app.
• Select "Print": Scroll down and tap the "Print" option.
• Choose Printer: If prompted, select your AirPrint-enabled printer.
• Adjust Options: Choose the number of copies and other printing options.
• Tap "Print": Confirm your choices by tapping the "Print" button in the top right corner.
• Troubleshooting: If you can't find the print option, refer to the app's User Guide or Help section. Not all apps support AirPrint.

2. Using a Printer's App

• Install Printer's App: Download and install the app provided by your printer manufacturer.
• Turn on Printer's Wi-Fi: Enable Wi-Fi on your printer.
• Connect to Printer: Connect your iPhone to the printer's Wi-Fi network using the printer's app.
• Print: Follow the prompts within the printer's app to print your document.

3. Using a USB Cable

• USB Cable & OTG Adapter: Obtain a USB cable and a USB OTG (On-the-Go) adapter.
• Connect: Connect one end of the USB cable to your iPhone's Lightning port and the other end to the USB OTG adapter. Then, plug the USB OTG adapter into your printer's USB port.
• Print: Open the app with the document you want to print and follow the app's instructions for printing.

4. Using a Cloud-Based Printing Service

• Choose a Service: Select a free cloud-based printing service like ezeep Blue.
• Create an Account: Sign up for an account on the chosen service.
• Install App: Download and install the service's app on your iPhone.
• Connect Printer: Add your printer to the cloud-based service according to their instructions.
• Print: Open the app with your document, choose the cloud-based printer, and select print options.

5. Using Bluetooth

• Bluetooth-Enabled Printer: Ensure your printer has built-in Bluetooth support.
• Pair Devices: Turn on Bluetooth on both your iPhone and printer. Pair them together following your iPhone's Bluetooth pairing instructions.
• Print: Open the app with your document and select the paired Bluetooth printer as your print destination.

6. Using Wi-Fi Direct

• Wi-Fi Direct Printer: Ensure your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct.
• Enable Wi-Fi Direct: Turn on Wi-Fi Direct on both your iPhone and printer.
• Connect to Printer: Search for and connect to your printer's Wi-Fi Direct network on your iPhone.
• Print: Open the app with your document and select the Wi-Fi Direct printer as your print destination.

Additional Tips:

• Refer to your printer's manual for specific instructions on setting up Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi Direct.
• If you encounter issues, try restarting your iPhone and printer.
• Update your printer's drivers and software for the latest compatibility.