how can i connect my iPad to a wireless printer and will it even work?

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EliE_1993 Author

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how can i connect my iPad to a wireless printer and will it even work?

i just got a iPad and my parents keep telling me itz a computer. well i disagree! but since they keep telling me that i decided to buy the iWork apps for it. now that i have them im sort of convinced. now i want to kno if it CAN actually connect to a wireless hp printer. please help i really need to kno because i already bought the printer and im stuck!

iPad, its a iPad!!!!!!!!!

Posted on Jul 17, 2010 6:11 PM

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joeuu

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Jul 17, 2010 6:36 PM in response to EliE_1993

go to the app store and search for " Printcentral for the iPad."

Can't vouch for it however.

Joe

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macguy90

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Jul 17, 2010 6:49 PM in response to EliE_1993

Well, there are a number of wireless printing apps for iPad/iPhone, but many of them are slow, require you to use another computer as a server, or just don't work at all. Wireless printing is currently not considered one of the iPad's intended features or functionality. Furthermore, I feel compelled to say that your parents may be somewhat misleading you. The iPad is a TABLET computing device, it's primary purpose is a multimedia device. Expecting the iPad to do all serious business/education-related tasks as an actual desktop/laptop can do would be like expecting a tent to provide as much durability as a house.

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Jul 17, 2010 7:21 PM in response to EliE_1993

Hi,
I too have a HP Printer - it's not wireless, but I have it hooked up to my Airport Base Station.
I can print directly to it from my iPad with the "Print n Share" app available from The App Store.
I believe it works directly with wireless printers.

You can check on their website Here

It's not the only printing app for the iPad, but it's the one I use, and it works for me.

Regards

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japamac

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Jul 17, 2010 7:37 PM in response to EliE_1993

Hi-

HP iPrint works very well for wireless printing from the iPad.

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Jul 17, 2010 7:53 PM in response to japamac

Hi japamac,
HP iPrint works for me too, but it only prints photos.

Regards

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Jul 18, 2010 1:46 AM in response to Josef Kowalewski

Josef, a question for you.
Does 'Print n Share' work with your printer connected to the Airport Base Station without having a computer connected to your network? I thought that PnS needed 'WePrint Server' installed on a desktop if you weren't using direct printing to a wireless printer, which incidentally can be done.

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Aug 15, 2010 4:23 PM in response to EliE_1993

I use PrintCentral and my printer is an HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All-in-one. And my desktop is turned off.

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mejudy

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Aug 16, 2010 2:06 PM in response to japamac

I haven't tried printing yet. But I wonder if it will work with my HP 8500 printer that is connected to time Capsule via an ethernet cable. I can print wirelessly from both my iMac & my MacBook Pro.

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May 8, 2011 4:12 PM in response to macguy90

you can print from your ipad but you have to have the right HP printer

I have a photosmart premium C310A and I can print to it from my ipad and also my iphone

love it

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Answer 10

May 8, 2011 4:16 PM in response to EliE_1993

EliE_1993 wrote:

i just got a iPad and my parents keep telling me itz a computer.

They're wrong.

If the HP app isn't working then download Printopia. It works great with the iPad.

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jancav43

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Mar 13, 2012 6:33 PM in response to artistmal

I bought a new Photosmart HP6510e (wireless) for $89.99 at Office Depot. Hooked up ASUS computer easily. Worried about IPad hook-up as not windows but Mac, it was so easy and works perfectly. Just downloaded free app, "HP ePrint Home & Biz" and started printing, didn't even have to touch printer. I was astounded that it was so easy. Prints both pictures and any papers needed. Good Luck!

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