Print from iPad to windows home network

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Print from iPad to windows home network

I have a windows 7 home network with a brother HL-1440 and Epson photo stylus r340 connected to the pc via USB. My laptops connect to the network wirelessly and recognize and print to one or both printers fine. How can I get my iPads to print to my printers? I have iPad 2 and newer iPad with retina display. Tried a few apps but can't get one to recognize printers. What apps/software gets installed on my windows pc and what apps on iPads? Naturally would like to use free apps/software.

iPad 2 Wi-Fi, Windows 7

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 8:04 AM

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Ralph9430

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Mar 25, 2013 8:08 AM in response to JJC22

iPads print using the AirPrint protocol. If your printer supports AirPrint you can print to it directly from an iPad. Here's a link to an Apple Support page with info on AirPrint and a list of supported printers.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356

For printers connected to a computer there are some apps that will facilitate printing but you also need a corresponding application on the computer. Check the Apple App Store for such apps.

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JJC22 Author

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Mar 25, 2013 9:18 AM in response to Ralph9430

Guess this is a canned reply? Was already at page for supported printers - mine aren't listed or at least i didn't see them and is why I said what printers I have. Also as said, was at App Store and none i tried recognized my printers. Can someone please reply with actual answer to scenario I described?

Thanks!

Will gladly supply any additional info needed!

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rccharles

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Mar 25, 2013 9:25 AM in response to JJC22

printing to a non-airprinter from an iPad

To print from the iPad, your going to have to install some more software:

-- install a printer app on the ipad. many printer makers have iPad applications for their printers. Look in the app store

-- install enabling software on a computer which you have connected the printer

For a comprehensive list of links, see Texas Mac Man list:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4820371?answerId=21291967022#21291967022

iPad Print Applications supplied by printer manufactures -- usually free:

Brother iPrint&Scan

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brother-iprint-scan/id382775642

Epson iPrint

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epson-iprint/id326876192?mt=8

Helper app -- /print n share

Print directly to the widest range of network or WiFi printers available in any app. Alternatively print via your computer to ALL printers including USB & Bluetooth printers. View read and display large PDF, Office & iWork files. Easily transfer & store files from the Cloud or your computer.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-n-share/id301656026?mt=8

Generic Software:

You can connect the printer to a computer and install software on your computer to print from your ipad to the comptuer then to the printer.

Software for your computer's printer:

Mac and Windows

FingerPrint

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

AirPrintHacktivator [ maybe it is free. ]

http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/01/make-any-printer-airprint-compatible/

Makes any printer AirPrint® compatible so you can print from an iPad® or iPhone®. Reportedly works for any router [ I think this is free. ]:

http://www.netgear.com/landing/genie/default.aspx

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