Print from iPad – Without AirPrint

If you want to Connect an iPad to a Printer Without AirPrint or print on a printer without AirPrint. So you can print using a free official app the printer. which will install the program on your pc or mac and convert the printer to AirPrint. You can print from an iPad to any non-AirPrint printer.

Here we will discuss two ways to connect an iPad to the printer without AirPrint.

Connect iPad to Printer Without AirPrint Using a Printing App

  • Install the official iPad app for your printer (if you don’t have AirPrint). Nearly all printer manufacturers now provide iPad/iPhone apps for their wireless printers, and they are easy to find in the App Store. Just open the app store and search for your printer manufacturer to find the app.
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  • Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network. When you’re using your printer’s iPad app, you’ll need to make sure it’s turned on and connected to Wi-Fi so your iPad can find it.
  • Add your printer to the printer app. then Open the app for your printer manufacturer (e.g., HP Smart) and follow the on-screen instructions to detect and add your printer.
  • Open the file you want to print. For example, if you want to print a photo, open the Photos app and tap the photo.
  • Tap the Sharing icon. It’ll usually be in the top or bottom corner of the iPad app you’re using.
  • Scroll down and tap the name of your printing app. You should see the printing app you installed in the list of apps you can share to.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to print your file. that is sends your file to the printer.

Using Your Computer as an AirPrint Server

  • Install a PC or Mac app that adds AirPrint functionality to your printer. There are apps available for both Windows and macOS. This will work even if your printer doesn’t have Wi-Fi! Every time you want to print you have to turn on your computer and be connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Add your printer to the PC or Mac app you have installed. Steps vary by app, but by the time you’ve connected your printer to your computer, all of these apps need to recognize the printer and activate it.
  • Connect your iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. Once you’ve set up Printopia, HandPrint, or Sprint and your printer is online, connect your iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
  • Open the file you want to print. For example, if you want to print a photo, open the Photos app and tap the photo.
  • Tap the Sharing icon. It’ll usually be in the top or bottom corner of the iPad app you’re using.
  • Scroll down and tap Print. The option is toward the bottom of the Sharing menu.
  • Select your printer from the drop-down menu. then Just tap the menu next to “Printer” and tap the name of the printer that’s connected to your PC or Mac. As long as your PC or Mac is on and the application you installed for your printer is active, you’ll see your printer as an option.
  • Tap Print. It’s at the top-right corner. This sends your print job to your non-AirPrint printer.