I want to rpint directly from my ipad 2 to my usb printer (hp laserjet 1018) with an airport express but without a computer. Can someone tell me if this is possible? I don't want to trow away my old printer ( which works well) and I dont want to activate my computer all the time.
iPad 2
Fred,
I am trying to get this setup to work so the ipad2 can print without being attached to the wireless network. Are you using an airport express? I tired to set up my D110a to Ad Hoc network. My ipad2 will connect to the network it connected but it woun't print. Trying to figure out what I did wrong.
Thanks
Linda
I found the solution elsewhere. You have to go to tools web and do an update with the printer connected to the internet. Then take it of the network and follow the instructions for setting up the ad hoc network. It works perfectly. I am so excited to have this working. I called the Ad hoc network iprint and I just have to switch netwoks from the network I use to connect to the internet to the printer to print!
I am trying to print with ipad - I have an HP Laserjet Pro M401 but no computer to install any drives or software on - it has airprint capabilities. How do i set it up to print from ipad without using a computer? Thanks 🙂
It it is airprint compatible no computer is needed, just select Print from any app that has it and your printer should be there as a choice.
From HP's Website, note the need to update the firmware on some, have you checked yours yet?
HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer M401 - Use AirPrint Use AirPrint Direct printing using Apple’s AirPrint is supported for iOS 4.2 or later. Use AirPrint to print directly to the product from an iPad (iOS 4.2), iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (third generation or later) in the following applications:
To use AirPrint, the product must be connected to a network, or be connected through a wireless direct connection. For more information about using AirPrint and about which HP products are compatible with AirPrint, go to www.hp.com/go/airprint . You might need to upgrade the product firmware to use AirPrint. Go to www.hp.com/support/ljm401series . |
You need a wireless local area network. If you have a wireless router, you can put your network name and password into the printer, and it will show up on your ipad when you print.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
The network does not have to be wireless (as far as the printer is concerned), it just needs to be the same network that the iPad is connected to.
You guys are awesome!!! I assume that I need to connect the printer to the router with a USB?
No
They need to be on the same network so connect the printer to the network with an ethernet cable, or use WiFi.
USB connections are not network connections, they are local.
Printing with ipad 2 without computer
