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Jollypooh007
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Q: How HPLaserJet Pro 400 M 401dn print from iPad4?

How can I use a HP LaserJet Pro 400 M 401dn to print anything from an iPad especially iPad4 ? I do not have a printer with wifi. But, it is said somewhere that this printer  can.  Anyway, I could not find its instruction how to do so.

iPad (4th gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM), iOS 6.1

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 9:46 PM

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Q: How HPLaserJet Pro 400 M 401dn print from iPad4?

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  • by John Galt,Helpful

    John Galt John Galt Jun 13, 2013 9:54 PM in response to Jollypooh007
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    Jun 13, 2013 9:54 PM in response to Jollypooh007

    iOS devices can only print directly to AirPrint printers. All AirPrint printers are wireless but not all wireless printers are capable of using AirPrint.

     

    To print directly from an iPad / iPhone you will need an AirPrint - enabled printer or another device to act as a print server. That can be a Mac running the donation-supported handyPrint or a commercial product such as Printopia ($19.95 with free trial) The Mac must be "on" but may be asleep for them to work. Equivalent PC options exist - search for a product called FingerPrint.

     

    You can also buy this standalone print server:

     

    http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver.html

     

    These options enable you to use any printer available to your network, even older ones that may predate AirPrint by decades.

     

    Otherwise you will need to buy an AirPrint printer or multifunction device.