What is an iPhone Printer?
An iPhone printer is any type of printer that allows users to print directly from their iPhone. Printing from iPhones is most easily achieved by using an AirPrint compatible printer.
What is AirPrint?
AirPrint is an exclusive Apple technology that allows users to print wirelessly from Apple iOS devices over Wi-Fi connections without requiring the downloading or installation of drivers.
AirPrint is integrated into a wide range of applications used by Apple devices including Mail, Photos and Safari, allowing for quick and convenient printing by simply tapping the “Print” option. AirPrint allows users to print from their iPhone from anywhere they can reach their wireless network for effortless printing on the go.
Can any Wireless Printer Work with iPhone?
The vast majority of wireless enabled printers allow for printing from iPhones and other Apple devices. Generally, most modern printers will support AirPrint printing if they feature wireless capabilities. However, it is always important to check that any potential printer supports AirPrint before making a purchase.
For wireless printers that do not natively support AirPrint technology, users can still print from iPhones using conventional Wi-Fi connections, although this process may require further steps and potential driver download and installation. Wireless printing from iPhones without the use of a AirPrint compatible printer is still achievable by using the printer manufacturer’s app. For example, HP printers can print from iPhones without the use of AirPrint by using the HP Smart app.
Alternatively, certain printers that do not feature wireless printing as standard but are able to print to AirPrint compatible devices by connecting the printer directly to a wireless router via ethernet cable.
Finally, there is a method which allows users to print from iPhones from printers that bypasses wireless connections altogether. By connecting a USB cable to the printer and a USB OTG (on-the-go) adapter to an iPhone for a physical cable connection, users can achieve iPhone printing via the direct USB connection.
Looking to Buy an iPhone Printer?
An iPhone printer can help boost productivity and provides a convenient and affordable way to print from your iPhone from anywhere in the workplace. If you’re looking to buy an iPhone compatible printer for home or business use, Printerland stocks a broad range of models from leading printer manufacturers including Xerox, Kyocera, Epson, HP and more. With single-function, multifunction, colour and mono solutions, our entire range of models are available for instant purchase directly from the Printerland website or if you would like to discuss your individual printing needs why not contact a member of our professional sales team with years of experience to help find the ideal iPhone printer for you.
