Airprint Compatible Printers
What is AirPrint?
AirPrint enables users to print wirelessly from within applications on Apple devices to AirPrint Compatible Printers on a wireless network. You can use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to easily print via Airprint without the need to install drivers or configure the printer queue. Just tap 'print' and select your AirPrint compatible printer, and print!....It's that simple.
What You See is What You Print
If you can open it on your apple device, chances are you can print it with AirPrint and an AirPrint compatible printer. Airprint works with Safari, Mail, Photos, iWork, PDF's in iBooks and many third-party AirPrint compatible apps available from the app store.
Official Manufacturer Apps
Originally, only HP wireless printers worked natively with AirPrint, but more printers from other manufacturers are being added to list all the time. Some manufacturers have released their own apps enabling a far wider variety of printers to be compatible via wireless functionality similar to Apple's AirPrint technology.
Full list of AirPrint compatible printers
F.A.Q
How do I print from my iPhone?
With AirPrint there is no need to download any software or drivers. If you can see it on screen, chances are you can print it via AirPrint. Just click the 'Share' link on the bottom of the the iPhone screen and start printing
How do I print from my iPad?
As with the iPhone, just tapping the 'share' link from within the app you are using will enable you to print via AirPrint.
What equipment is needed to use AirPrint?
the following Apple devices are compatible with AirPrint...
- iPad
- iPone 3GS or later
- iPod Touch 3rd generation or later
You will also need an AirPrint compatible printer from the following growing list
Full list of AirPrint compatible printers
The AirPrint printer also needs to be connected to the same network subnet as your Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
Do I need any cables?
No. AirPrint is completely wireless, your Apple device will automatically search and locate AirPrint compatible printers on your Wi-Fi Network.
What if my current printer doesnt support AirPrint, do I need to purchase a new printer?
Some manufacturers have introduced their own apps to Apple's app store to enable similar wireless functionality to AirPrint. Many of these apps are compatible with printers brought to market before AirPrint was introduced. Check with the manufacturer to see if your printer is compatible.
Which apps work with AirPrint?
Apps built in to iOS such as Safari, Mail, Photos, Pages, Numbers and Keynote are all compatible. Thousands of 3rd party apps also include Airprint functionality.