AirPrint does not require adding a printer permanently or installing an iPhone driver. Check the printer manufacturer's specifications or Apple's AirPrint information to confirm support. Turn the printer on, load paper, and clear any offline, ink, toner, or paper-jam warning first.
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Connect both devices to the same network
Connect the iPhone and printer to the same Wi-Fi network. A guest network, VPN, client-isolation setting, or different frequency segment can prevent discovery even when both devices have internet access. Allow the printer time to reconnect after waking or restarting.
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Open a printable item
Open the document, webpage, email, or photo in an app that supports printing. Tap Share or the app's Actions button, then choose Print. If Print is absent, check More or the action list; not every app exposes an AirPrint command.
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Select the AirPrint printer
Tap No Printer Selected or Printer, wait for discovery, and choose the correct printer. Match its displayed name or location to the physical device. AirPrint discovers compatible printers on the network; there is normally no separate Add Printer screen on iPhone.
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Set options and print
Choose the number of copies and any options the printer and app provide, such as page range, paper size, colour, or double-sided printing. Review the preview, then tap Print. Available controls vary by printer, document type, and app.
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Monitor or cancel the job
While a job is active, open the App Switcher and select Print Center when it appears to review or cancel it. If the printer is missing, restart the printer and iPhone, recheck the shared Wi-Fi network, and update printer firmware before installing unofficial printing software.
