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Aquarian58
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Q: How can I print without air print?

I Want to print without using airprint, how do I do that?

iPad Mini, iOS 9.2.1, null

Posted on Feb 28, 2016 2:57 PM

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Aquarian58

Q: How can I print without air print?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 28, 2016 2:56 PM in response to Aquarian58
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    Desktops
    Feb 28, 2016 2:56 PM in response to Aquarian58

    Connect your printer directly to your computer - USB or Ethernet depending on what the printer supports. However, AirPrint is the only method an iDevice can use because you cannot connect it to the printer.

     

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  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Feb 28, 2016 3:02 PM in response to Aquarian58
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    iPhone
    Feb 28, 2016 3:02 PM in response to Aquarian58

    If the printer manufacturer provides an app, you may be able to use that. Some printers will also print things sent to them via email.

  • by elcpu,

    elcpu elcpu Feb 28, 2016 3:12 PM in response to Aquarian58
    Level 6 (15,759 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Feb 28, 2016 3:12 PM in response to Aquarian58

    I have an Epson and I print using the Epson iPrint App from the Apple App Store.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 28, 2016 3:19 PM in response to Kappy
    Level 10 (270,222 points)
    Desktops
    Feb 28, 2016 3:19 PM in response to Kappy

    You might try using:

     

    handyPrint 5.2.0

    Air Printer 1.7

     

    These both enable Air Print even for printers that don't support Air Print (but do support wireless printing.) If the printer is a wired-only printer, then you can use an Airport Express as an Access Point for the printer to talk wirelessly to the computer.

     

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