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printing from iPad to HP wireless printer

Hello there,

I'm asking this question on behalf of my mum. She has an iPad 2 and last week purchased a HP all in one 3050a J611 series printer.

WE CANNOT PRINT FROM IT! and it's been driving me crazy today...I can't print from my laptop, my phone or her ipad, all devices are conncected to the correct wi-fi. I've clearly done something wrong. It printed once earlier today and then decided not to find the printer ever again.


If you can help me I'd be so grateful


Best wishes,

lucie

Posted on Feb 7, 2013 2:12 PM

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Feb 7, 2013 2:44 PM in response to lucielocket

Use the link provided in the previous email. There is a list of AirPrint supported printers there. If the printer is not on the list you cannot print to it directly. You'll need an app for that.


For your laptop go to the System Preference app. Then tap on printers and search for new printers most newer printers will be found by the Mac this way. Select the printer. Make it your default if that is desired. Otherwise you'll have to select it manually each time you print.

Feb 8, 2013 12:11 AM in response to Ralph9430

Hello both,

many thanks for your replies. - I have come across this page throughout my day, however will have another look through it again.

My printer is on this list, I did check before purchasing that it could be used with an iPad 😟


Just another thought though - Could it be to do with the wi-fi router we have / type of wi-fi? - This is what hp said? However my internet provider said not. Also does the printer need to be connected to the router with the USB cable provided in the box - I thought this was for my laptop if needed?


Best wishes,

lucie

Feb 13, 2013 2:59 AM in response to GarlandM

My apologises for not replying...and thank you all for your responces.

No, unfortunatley not got this working, however I haven't been able to try again as its all at my Mums house and I'll be back there again tomorrow so I shall give all your advice a go. I have however, spoken to HP again and they insist that its a router problem, where the firmware needs updating. My Mum is with a company called TalkTalk.


I am not able to print through any device at all, I have uninstalled it from my laptop, with the intention of starting from stratch again tomorrow.


Its is very draining!

I shall keep you posted.


Best wishes,

lucie

Feb 13, 2013 3:12 AM in response to Diavonex

Well I did put the cd into my laptop, and the printer appears to be on the same network as the ipad.

I think I just need to begin again, perhaps I've done something wrong to start with...I don't suppose there's anyway you could give me step by step instructions?

I can't understand, I know I'm not miss techincal, but I've had printers before and it's all been OK.

printing from iPad to HP wireless printer

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