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I have a printer without airprint.

Is there an app that makes it easier to print?


iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 5:43 PM

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Nov 12, 2021 9:08 AM in response to daeng128

daeng128 wrote:

Is there an app that makes it easier to print?


Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol - that requires a compatible Printer to be wirelessly connected to your WiFi network. A high proportion of modern printers intended for Home and SoHo environments support AirPrint.


If your printer is not compatible with AirPrint, your alternatives are limited.


Some printer manufacturers have a suitable companion App that provides Print capabilities for mobile devices, often using a web-based print service.


You might also consider connecting a non-AirPrint printer to your PC or Mac computer - and install a “helper application” that allows the computer to emulate AirPrint capabilities; one such option is Readdle Printer Pro, for which suitable software for your PC is available. A link to the PC software is included from this page:

https://readdle.com/printerpro


A further alternative is to consider installing a dedicated Print Server Appliance on your network - and connect your printer to this. One example is the Lantronix xPrintServer, although the cost of this solution may exceed that of your existing [basic] printer.


The remaining solution is to simply replace your printer with one that is AirPrint capable.

I have a printer without airprint.

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