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At my job I have a printer that is connected to the network. In order to print from my printer you have to be connect to the network via Ethernet cord. Can I print from the ipad if I am connected to the network? Also, how advanced are the printing capabilities on ipad..
i need to be able to print multiple copies , I need to print double sided , and in terms of speed , how fast is would it be to send the info to the printer compared to let’s say…a MacBook ..?
thank you!
Hi,
In order to print from the iPad (without a special iPadOS app), the printer must support the AirPrint technology. If so, the printer and the iPad must be on the same network (subnet). The iPad would require a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to the network.
Please post back with the exact printer model, and information about whether a Wi-Fi router is available.
Hi,
In order to print from the iPad (without a special iPadOS app), the printer must support the AirPrint technology. If so, the printer and the iPad must be on the same network (subnet). The iPad would require a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to the network.
Please post back with the exact printer model, and information about whether a Wi-Fi router is available.
Given that you are using business resources, you would be best advised to seek assistance from your IT/Network Administrators for guidance. If supported by your printer, AirPrint must be explicitly enabled. Printers that are accessed via a network print-server - as is perhaps likely in a business environment - may or may not be accessible from mobile devices such as iPad or iPhone.
See:
Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol - that requires a compatible Printer to be wirelessly connected to your WiFi network - or to support AirPrint via an Ethernet network connection. A high proportion of modern printers intended for Home, SoHo and Business environments now support AirPrint. Check the printer model against this list:
About AirPrint - Apple Support
If your printer is not compatible with AirPrint, there are alternatives…
Some printer manufacturers have a suitable companion App that provides Print capabilities for mobile devices, often using a web-based print service (caveat - business networks will likely block internet print facilities). Others can print directly if the App supports other network printing protocols. By example, some HP Printers use the HP Smart App - available in the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hp-smart/id469284907
You might also consider connecting a non-AirPrint printer to a 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 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.
Printing from iPad
