Connecting iPad Pro 3 to an Epson L1800 printer

Ive just brought an Epson L1800 printer to start doing tshirt printing

I currently use an iPad to do the designs and then hope to print from there

All the advice on google mentions a screen that I connect with WiFi however there is no screen on the L1800, I’ve tried using a usb cable and that’s doesn’t connect it either.


any help be greatly appreciated

Posted on Apr 13, 2024 5:33 AM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2024 6:19 AM

The Epson L1800 might not be an ideal choice for printing from iOS/iPadOS devices - as the L1800 fundamentally does not support AirPrint.


Similarly, iOS/iPadOS doesn’t natively support direct connection via USB to a Printer.


See:


Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol. A high proportion of modern printers intended for Home, SoHo and Business environments now support AirPrint. Check your printer model against this list:

About AirPrint - Apple Support


If your printer is not compatible with AirPrint, there are alternatives…


Some printer manufacturers have a suitable companion App that provides Print capabilities for mobile devices, often using a web-based print service. Others can print directly if the App supports other network printing protocols. By example, many Epson and HP Printers have a companion printing App - available from the Apple App Store.





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Apr 13, 2024 6:19 AM in response to Ad3d1234

The Epson L1800 might not be an ideal choice for printing from iOS/iPadOS devices - as the L1800 fundamentally does not support AirPrint.


Similarly, iOS/iPadOS doesn’t natively support direct connection via USB to a Printer.


See:


Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol. A high proportion of modern printers intended for Home, SoHo and Business environments now support AirPrint. Check your printer model against this list:

About AirPrint - Apple Support


If your printer is not compatible with AirPrint, there are alternatives…


Some printer manufacturers have a suitable companion App that provides Print capabilities for mobile devices, often using a web-based print service. Others can print directly if the App supports other network printing protocols. By example, many Epson and HP Printers have a companion printing App - available from the Apple App Store.





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