Is there anyway to AirPrint to an older printer that is plugged into another computer that is on the same WiFi?
I have a printer that is wired to my old HP computer. The printer is not WiFi. Just got a Mac, is there anyway to link the printer to the new Mac?
iMac, iOS 5
There are two ways to accomplish this;
1. Activate AirPrint in Mac OS X. Then you can print to a USB printer connected to your Mac if your Mac is on the same network as the iPad. The Mac must be powered up to print.
Activate AirPrint on a Mac;
http://netputing.com/airprintactivator/
2. You can get a 3rd party printing app from the iTunes App Store that will also accomplish basically the same thing. Look for an app called PrintCentral.
There is also Print n Share as an option. It had a 'send to computer' option I believe. ALso look on your printer manufaturer's web site. They may also have some apps or ways to make it work. For example I have a kodak wifi printer and Kodak has a firmware upgrade that allows it to work with google docs and you can e-mail your print jobs to your printer. So another option for you to explore.
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 😉
No, but you can go to an App Store and likely find an app that supports your printer. Some apps are general while others are for specific printers.
I use FingerPrint (collobos.com) to print to my non-airprint printers on my home network. Works well with my iPhone and iPad.
How do you AirPrint to older printers?
