gr876

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Q: How do I print from my ipad using a USB wired printer(Epson RX580)?

I would liike to print photos from mu ipad using a USB wired Epson RX 580 printer. Is this possible? Do I need to instal a driver? I have a lightnig to USB camera adaapter.

iPad 2, iOS 8

Posted on Oct 15, 2014 4:08 PM

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Hello gr876,

You would not be able to print to a printer using a USB cable. The only printing allowed from an iPad or any other iOS device is using AirPrint and that is done over a wireless network and an AirPrint enabled printer. Check out the articles below to go over AirPrint and also a list of AirPrint enabled printers.

Print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6220

About AirPrint

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356

Regards,

-Norm G.

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 8:39 AM

Q: How do I print from my ipad using a USB wired printer(Epson RX580)?

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by norm123,Solvedanswer

norm123 Oct 17, 2014 8:39 AM in response to gr876
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Oct 17, 2014 8:39 AM in response to gr876

Hello gr876,

You would not be able to print to a printer using a USB cable. The only printing allowed from an iPad or any other iOS device is using AirPrint and that is done over a wireless network and an AirPrint enabled printer. Check out the articles below to go over AirPrint and also a list of AirPrint enabled printers.

Print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6220

About AirPrint
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356

Regards,
-Norm G.
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gr876 Oct 17, 2014 11:48 AM in response to norm123
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Oct 17, 2014 11:48 AM in response to norm123

THanks for for taking the time to reply to my question.That has answered my question very well. Gr876.
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norm123 Oct 18, 2014 1:46 PM in response to gr876
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Oct 18, 2014 1:46 PM in response to gr876

Hey gr876,

It was no problem helping you out. If you need anything else just post a new question and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Take Care,
-Norm G.
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by rccharles,

rccharles Oct 18, 2014 3:07 PM in response to gr876
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Oct 18, 2014 3:07 PM in response to gr876

printing to a non-airprinter from an iPad

To print from the iPad,Your going to have to connect the printer to a computer or print server

connecting to a computer your going to have to install some more software:

For a comprehensive list of links,
   see Texas Mac Man list:
     https://discussions.apple.com/message/21291967#21291967
   or
     http://ipadhowtouseit.com/ipad-printing/

Software for your computer's printer:
Enterprise level support for Mac and Windows
   Presto
    monthly subscription fee
    http://www.collobos.com/index.html

     Makes any printer AirPrint® compatible so you can print from an iPad® or iPhone®.
     Reportedly works for any router.
     http://www.netgear.com/landing/genie/default.aspx

Mac software
Printopia
   http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia/
handyPrint -- donationware
   http://www.netputing.com/handyprint/

Buy another box

"xPrintServer enables wireless printing for iOS devices such as iPads® and iPhones® using their native print menu. It eliminates the need to print through apps, install software, or email yourself documents for printing. And more importantly, you don't need to buy a new printer because xPrintServer works with more than 4,000 top brand USB and network printers. "
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver.html

You have to check whether this box supports your printer
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver-supported-print ers.php
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