How do I get my printer to work with AirPrint?
Andrew Henderson
Updated on March 03, 2026
How do I get my printer to work with AirPrint?
How to use AirPrint:
- Launch an app that supports AirPrint. (Safari, Photos, Mail or any other supported app.)
- Tap the “Share” button.
- Choose “Print” from the options list.
- A dialog will pop up.
- AirPrint should start searching for printers and find yours.
- Select your printer, and print.
How do I change print size on AirPrint?
Set a custom paper size
- Tap. at the top of the screen, then tap Document Setup.
- Tap Custom Size.
- Tap Width or Height, then change the value to the new size.
- To save your changes, tap Done in the top-right corner.
Where are printer settings on iPad?
There’s no setup or configuration for AirPrint printers; when you want to print, just make sure you’re on the same Wi-Fi network, find the print option in the iPad app’s share menu, select the printer, and print.
Can you change printer settings on iPad?
The iPad doesn’t include a printer configuration utility. Instead, you set the your print preferences when you choose to print a file. The iPad uses AirPrint to manage supported printers. This allows you to print documents from your iPad without the need to install additional print drivers and software.
How do I get my iPhone to recognize my wireless printer?
Open Settings and tap Bluetooth. Look for your printer in the list called My Devices and tap the information button (the blue i) to its right. Finally, tap Forget This Device to forget your printer on your iPhone. Go back to Settings -> Bluetooth to begin reconnecting your iPhone to your printer.
Why can’t I print from my iPhone to my wireless printer?
In order to use the AirPrint technology to print content wirelessly, your iPhone must be connected to a wireless network. If Wi-Fi is not enabled, you must enable it from the iPhone’s Settings to use AirPrint. After enabling Wi-Fi, connect to the same Wi-Fi network the printer you want to use is on.
How do I change the print layout on my iPhone?
Change margins, page orientation, and page size
- With the document open, tap the More button , then tap Document Setup.
- In a word-processing document, tap Document.
- To change the page orientation, tap Portrait or Landscape.
- To change paper size, tap an option under Paper Size.
How do I resize my iPhone to print?
How to resize an iPhone photo to the print size you want
- Open the photo you want to resize in Photos.
- Tap Edit.
- Select the crop icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the resize icon in the upper right.
- Scroll through the ratio options and choose one.
How do I find printer settings?
Follow these steps to change your printer’s default settings:
- Type “Devices” into the main search bar at the bottom left of your screen.
- Select “Devices and Printers” from the results list.
- Right click on the appropriate printer icon.
- Select “Printing Preferences”
- Change print settings, click “OK”
- Ready, set, print!
Why is there no print option on my iPad?
Find the print option by tapping the app’s share icon or settings icon. If you can’t find the print option, check the app’s User Guide or Help section. Not all apps support AirPrint. Choose an AirPrint-enabled printer.
What printers work with Apple AirPrint?
Brother, Canon, Epson, Dell, HP, Lexmark, Lenovo and Samsung all have printers enabled with AirPrint. Each company offers both inkJet and laser models, as well as both dedicated printers and multifunction models.
Why can’t I find the print option on my iPhone?
It’s possible you can’t find the Print option because it’s simply not there. If this is the case, tap Edit Actions at the bottom of the Share Sheet to see if you can Add the Print option to your available actions. If that’s not an option, share your file to the Files App and then print from there.
How to enable AirPrint on a printer?
Place your printer within range of your router. If you aren’t sure if your printer has Wi-Fi or AirPrint capabilities,you can check the manual that came with it
How to enable AirPrint?
Open the Settings app from your home screen
Which printers compatible with AirPrint?
The last set of HP AirPrint-ready printers is the LaserJet Pro line. Though all four of these printers are AirPrint capable, they do require an AirPrint firmware upgrade before becoming fully AirPrint compatible.
How do you set up an air printer?
Open “Printers” in the Control Panel, right click on the printer and click “Printer Properties. Click the sharing tab and share the printer. Make sure any firewall software is set to allow AirPrint . Now attempt to printer a document/photo from iOS device. Your printer should show up when you tap on the AirPrint icon.