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Printing from ipad

Is there a cable that connects to printer and iPad for printing?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 20, 2021 11:17 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2021 11:29 AM

No, it can be done using AirPrint, using a printer among this list About AirPrint - Apple Support , connected to the same Wifi Network

Regards

Giulio

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Jan 20, 2021 5:08 PM in response to Kerribu49

Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol - that requires a compatible Printer to be wirelessly connected to your WiFi network.


If your printer is not compatible with AirPrint, your alternatives are limited. 


You might consider connecting your printer to your PC or Mac computer - and install a “helper application” that allows the computer to emulate AirPrint capabilities; one such option is Readdle Printer Pro, for which suitable software for your PC is available. A link to the PC software is included from this page:

https://readdle.com/printerpro


A further alternative is to consider installing a dedicated Print Server Appliance on your network - and connect your printer to this. One example is the Lantronix xPrintServer, although the cost of this solution may exceed that of your existing [basic] printer.


The remaining solution is to simply replace your printer with one that is AirPrint capable.

Printing from ipad

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