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Can I print from my iPad 2 without a wifi enable printer?

I have an iPad 2, and I have a printer.


My printer is not wifi enabled. Can I print from my iPad?


Is there a cable or connector I can buy to connect them?


If you can't, and I need to buy a printer, do you have to buy an 'airprint' printer from the Apple website or can i buy any wifi enabled printer?


Many thanks!

iPad 2, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Jan 28, 2013 3:23 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2013 3:36 AM

The short answer is no, you can't.


The long answer is that you can provided your printer is plugged into a computer that is switched on when you wish to print from your iPad.


There are applications you can install on your computer that will make a connected printer "air print activated"


I have a Mac so I use an older copy of Air Print Activator (it used to be free, but isn't any more)


I hope this helps 😉

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Jan 28, 2013 3:36 AM in response to ryanpik

The short answer is no, you can't.


The long answer is that you can provided your printer is plugged into a computer that is switched on when you wish to print from your iPad.


There are applications you can install on your computer that will make a connected printer "air print activated"


I have a Mac so I use an older copy of Air Print Activator (it used to be free, but isn't any more)


I hope this helps 😉

Jan 28, 2013 5:46 AM in response to ryanpik

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/


iPad Power: How to Print

http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html


Check out these print apps for the iPad.

Print Utility for iPad ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8

Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8 Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.

FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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