iPad Pro printing
Is it possible to print with a cable from any iPad directly to a printer yet without using wifi or bluetooth or NFC?
iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi
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Does your printer support AirPrint? iPadOS/iOS devices support AirPrint over WiFi - this being a “driverless” printing protocol. There’s a bit of a clue as to how this connection works in the name... AirPrint being a print protocol that works over a network connection.
Unless your printer explicitly supports AirPrint over USB (which would be unusual), direct connection to the printer would require installation of a printer-driver, which can only be achieved by way of a printer App coded specifically for the attached printer model.
It’s worth looking at your printer manufacturers support site for specifications and details of any manufacturer-specific Print Apps for iOS; if an App exists, it will likely link back to the Apple App Store.
If your printer does not support AirPrint over USB - or you cannot find a corresponding App for your printer - then direct connection over USB won’t be possible.