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USB Printing

Can we print labels/receipts using USB printer from iPad?

Posted on Jul 6, 2021 9:47 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2021 10:31 AM

iPadOS does not natively support direct printing via USB. Native print support uses Apple’s wireless AirPrint Print protocol over WiFi.


If you can find a label printer that has a manufacturer-supported printing App, then you may be able to achieve your aim of printing over a direct connection.

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Jul 6, 2021 10:31 AM in response to bsettipalli

iPadOS does not natively support direct printing via USB. Native print support uses Apple’s wireless AirPrint Print protocol over WiFi.


If you can find a label printer that has a manufacturer-supported printing App, then you may be able to achieve your aim of printing over a direct connection.

USB Printing

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