Print job shortcut

Is it possible to create a shortcut that would automatically send a print job to my printer weekly? Goal would be to insure the printer is used often enough to prevent print head clogging. The photo could be the same photo each week or a random photo. Thanks

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 14, 2020 3:28 PM

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1 reply

TammyW_03

Community Specialist

Sep 15, 2020 3:34 PM in response to tim37

Hey tim37,

It sounds like you're looking to create a custom shortcut for printing weekly to help with your printer use. We want to help. Check out the following guides for using the Shortcuts app and creating your own:

Use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad

Shortcuts User Guide

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!

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