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

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.

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/thread/4820371?answerId=21291967022#21291967022

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

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.