What Is AirPrint?

AirPrint is Apple’s built-in printing feature that lets you print wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. No apps or drivers needed.

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Key Features of AirPrint

No drivers needed

Just tap “Print” from your Apple device

Instant discovery

Of nearby AirPrint printers

Works over Wi-Fi

No cables required

Advanced features

double-sided printing, color profiles, paper size selection, and more

Made for Apple

works with all modern iPhones, iPads, and Macs

How to Use AirPrint

Using AirPrint is fast and easy — here’s how to get started:

Check if your printer supports AirPrint

Use our searchable list below to confirm your model.

Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network

Or use Wi-Fi Direct if your printer supports it.

Open a file or photo on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Tap the Share icon → select Print → choose your printer → adjust settings → tap Print.

How Does AirPrint Work?

AirPrint uses Apple’s Bonjour protocol to automatically discover nearby printers on the same Wi-Fi network.

It connects your Apple device and your printer securely, allowing you to:

Print documents, emails, photos, and webpages

Choose paper size, orientation, number of copies

Access color settings, duplex printing, and more

No setup. No driver downloads. Just tap Print and go.

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Compatible Apple Devices

AirPrint is supported on:

Mac

All Macs\n (macOS 10.7 or newer)

iPhone

All modern iPhones (iOS 7 and newer)

iPad

All iPads (iPadOS 13 and newer)

Smart Air Printer App

Print, scan, edit, convert, and compress documents with a few taps — anytime, anywhere.

AirPrint Not Working?

Troubleshooting Tips

Common problems include:

No AirPrint printers found'

Make sure printer and device are on the same Wi-Fi network and Update printer firmware

AirPrint not working on iPhone

Restart both devices and Make sure Bonjour is enabled on the printer

Printer not detected

Try using Wi-Fi Direct (if available) and make sure printer and device are on the same Wi-Fi network

How to Set Up AirPrint

Setting up AirPrint is easy — here's how to get started:

On Your iPhone or iPad

Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer

Open a document or photo

Tap the Share icon → choose Print

Select your AirPrint-enabled printer

Adjust print settings → tap Print

On Your Printer

Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on

Enable Bonjour / mDNS if applicable (in network settings)

Update firmware if needed (some older models require it)

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What If My Printer Doesn't Support AirPrint?

If your printer isn't AirPrint-compatible, you still have options:

Best Choice

Smart Printer

The best all-in-one printing app for any printer — scan, edit, and print

HP Smart

HP app for printing, scanning, and managing printers

Brother iPrint&Scan

Print and scan easily with your Brother printer's built-in tools

Epson Smart Panel

Manage your Epson printer from your phone with a colorful interface

Best Choice

Smart Printer

The best all-in-one printing app for any printer — scan, edit, and print

HP Smart

HP app for printing, scanning, and managing printers

Brother iPrint&Scan

Print and scan easily with your Brother printer's built-in tools

Epson Smart Panel

Manage your Epson printer from your phone with a colorful interface

AirPrint vs Other Wireless Printing Methods

Driverless

AirPrint✅ Yes

Manufacturer Apps❌ No

Cloud Print (legacy)✅ Yes

Built into iOS

AirPrint✅ Yes

Manufacturer Apps❌ No

Cloud Print (legacy)❌ No

Works Offline

AirPrint✅ Yes

Manufacturer Apps✅ Yes

Cloud Print (legacy)❌ No (Cloud-based)

Easiest to Use

AirPrint✅ Yes

Manufacturer Apps⚠️ Requires App

Cloud Print (legacy)❌ Discontinued

Feature	AirPrint	Manufacturer Apps	Cloud Print (legacy)
Driverless	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Yes
Built into iOS	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Works Offline	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No (Cloud-based)
Easiest to Use	✅ Yes	⚠️ Requires App	❌ Discontinued

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Connect Printers to Wi-Fi

Looking to set up your printer wirelessly? Select your model below and follow a simple step-by-step guide tailored for your ,exact printer brand and series.