What type of cable do I have to use for use my iPad with a normal priner ?

I need to know what type of cable I have to use to install my regular printer to my iPad

iPad 2, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on May 22, 2012 5:35 AM

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May 22, 2012 5:39 AM in response to Dygxever

There is no cable that I know of that will allow you to print to any printer from your iPad. The iPad prints using AirPrint specifications via Wi-Fi. The iPad will print to any AirPrint enabled printer. The pad will also print to other printers using apps from the printer manufacturer or from third party developers. Search the app store for these.


The iPad can also print to networked printers using a hardware device like the XprintServer. Google this if you are interested.


None of these methods, however, use a cable attached to the iPad.

May 22, 2012 5:56 AM in response to Dygxever

iOS AirPrint Printers
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356


How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options

http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options


Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint

http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/


How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer

http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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