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Q: Has anyone got a NETGEAR Airprint supported router to iPhone Airprint?

Has anyone got a NETGEAR Airprint supported router to iPhone Airprint?

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 5, 2013 12:05 PM

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Q: Has anyone got a NETGEAR Airprint supported router to iPhone Airprint?

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Dec 7, 2013 7:41 AM in response to 427dohc
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    Dec 7, 2013 7:41 AM in response to 427dohc

    Hey there 427dohc,

     

    Airprint is a feature supported by printers to connect to iOS and Mac OS devices. All you have to do is connect an Airprint compatible printer to your router, and you should be able to select it from the print options on your device.

    AirPrint is built in to many printer models from most popular printer manufacturers. Just select an AirPrint printer on your local network and print from your favorite iOS or OS X app.


    A Wi-Fi capable AirPrint printer must be connected to the same home Wi-Fi network as the iOS device or Mac. See this article for an overview on connecting a Wi-Fi capable printer to your Wi-Fi network.


    From: AirPrint Basics

              http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US


    If you have an AirPrint printer already, and it is not showing as available when you are trying to print something try the troubleshooting from down the bottom of the article:

    If you are unable to print, or if you see the message "No AirPrint Printers Found"

    Verify that the printer:

    1. Has power and is turned on. If it has power, turn the printer off and then on again to see if that resolves the issue.
    2. Is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the iOS device.
    3. Has the latest firmware version installed.
    4. Has paper with enough ink or toner installed.
    5. Is free of any errors displayed on the printer's control panel.

    If necessary, consult the printer documentation or contact the printer vendor for help with the above steps.Notes:

    • AirPrint printers connected to the USB port of the Apple AirPort Base Station or Time Capsules are not supported with AirPrint.
    • Some Wi-Fi AirPrint printers can take several minutes to join a Wi-Fi network after being turned on. Ensure that the AirPrint printer is connected to the Wi-Fi network before attempting to print.

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    Regards,

    Sterling

  • by 427dohc,

    427dohc 427dohc Dec 9, 2013 7:44 PM in response to sterling r
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    Dec 9, 2013 7:44 PM in response to sterling r

    I got your info from Netgear support.  However...Netgear advertises the Genie app as converting ANY printer into an AirPrint printer.  They snooker people into buying their routers by saying as much right on the box.  If Apple is letting these people get away with this then how could I possibly buy an AirPrint device from anyone.