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iPad cannot connect to new printer

My new printer Epson Xp- 2100 will not connect to my iPad..

any ideas?


iPad Air 2, iPadOS 13

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 10:25 AM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2020 10:37 AM

Is the printer compatible with AirPrint? If not, you’ll not be able to print directly from your iPad.


Printers not capable of AirPrint may be used if they are connected to an PC or Mac that, with appropriate software, can emulate AirPrint - providing a “bridge” between the iPad and the non-compliant printer.


Alternatively, connecting the Printer to an AirPrint Server, such as Lantronix xPrintServer appliance, will add AirPrint support.


One other option is to identify a manufacturer specific printing App (in this case from Epson, if one should exist) - that may provide print capability via a Cloud printing service.

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Jun 19, 2020 10:37 AM in response to Dynamoes100

Is the printer compatible with AirPrint? If not, you’ll not be able to print directly from your iPad.


Printers not capable of AirPrint may be used if they are connected to an PC or Mac that, with appropriate software, can emulate AirPrint - providing a “bridge” between the iPad and the non-compliant printer.


Alternatively, connecting the Printer to an AirPrint Server, such as Lantronix xPrintServer appliance, will add AirPrint support.


One other option is to identify a manufacturer specific printing App (in this case from Epson, if one should exist) - that may provide print capability via a Cloud printing service.

Jun 19, 2020 12:38 PM in response to Dynamoes100

One example would be Readdle Printer Pro.

https://readdle.com/printerpro


You’ll need to install the desktop component on your PC/Mac - and the corresponding App on your Apple devices:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/printer-pro-by-readdle/id393313223


Clearly, your printer must connect via USB to the PC/Mac - and the computer must be running.


iPad cannot connect to new printer

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