How to Print with AirPrint
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Connect printer and iPhone to the same WiFi
Both your iPhone and your printer must be on the same WiFi network. AirPrint works entirely over WiFi — no cables or app installs needed.
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Open what you want to print
Open the photo, document, email, webpage or PDF you want to print. AirPrint works from almost every app — Photos, Mail, Safari, Files, Notes and more.
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Tap the Share button
Tap the Share icon (the box with an arrow pointing up). In some apps like Files it may say Print directly without going through Share.
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Scroll down and tap Print
Scroll through the Share options and tap Print. The Printer Options screen opens.
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Select your printer
Tap Select Printer. Your AirPrint-compatible printers on the same network appear automatically. Select yours.
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Set copies and pages, then tap Print
Choose the number of copies and page range if needed. Tap Print in the top right corner.
Does your printer support AirPrint?Most printers made after 2012 support AirPrint. Check apple.com/au/airprint for a full list of compatible printers. The brand's app (HP Smart, Epson iPrint, Canon Print) usually also enables printing and may offer more options than AirPrint.
Printer Not Showing Up?
- Check both devices are on the exact same WiFi network (not one on 2.4GHz and one on 5GHz)
- Restart the printer and try again
- Check the printer has WiFi enabled (not in USB-only mode)
- Download the printer manufacturer's app as an alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — download the manufacturer's app (HP Smart, Epson iPrint, Canon PRINT, Brother iPrint) which adds printing support for most modern printers. Alternatively, Printer Pro (paid app) adds support for older printers that do not have their own app.
In Safari, tap the Share button (box with arrow) at the bottom of the screen → scroll down → tap Print. The page prints as it appears in the browser. For a cleaner print, tap the Reader View icon first (the four lines icon in the address bar) to remove ads and navigation before printing.