Wireless Printer | How to Troubleshoot on (iPhone|iPad|Mac|Laptop)

Then, the first thing you should do is turn off your computer and turn off the printer. Go ahead and restart the wireless router unplug it and then wait 30 seconds and then plug it back in. Then turn on your computer and then turn on the printer. Let everything connect and then try printing again.

Wireless printer not working with iPhone

WiFi connection. To use AirPrint technology to print content wirelessly, your iPhone must be connected to a wireless network. If Wi-Fi is not enabled, you must enable it from iPhone Settings to use AirPrint. After enabling Wi-Fi, connect to the same Wi-Fi network where the printer you want to use is turned on.

Printer settings

An iPhone will only detect a printer that is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You need to connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network to which the iPhone is connected to print through AirPrint, so check your printer's documentation for information about Wi-Fi connections and settings. If the printer you are using is compatible with AirPrint technology, it must also be configured correctly to print wirelessly. Printer settings may involve enabling AirPrint settings. If the printer's AirPrint setting is not enabled, refer to the device manual for information on how to configure this setting.

Printer Troubleshooting

If printer problems persist, make sure the AirPrint printer is a reasonable distance from the Wi-Fi access point and the iPhone. The range varies with different printers; Consult your device manual for the optimal connection distance. If the printer is connected to the Wi-Fi network, restarting it may solve some simple problems. Outdated firmware is another common cause of detection problems: install the latest update if you continue to have problems. See your printer's documentation for information on how to update the firmware.

Compatibility

In some cases, the printer you are using may not be compatible with your iPhone. Even if the printer supports wireless technology, it may not necessarily be compatible with your iPhone or the version of iOS you are using. You need an AirPrint-compatible printer to print with the print function without an Apple driver. Check the specifications and features of your printer to verify if it is compatible with the AirPrint technology used by the iPhone.

Wireless printer not working on iPad

The most efficient way to print from an iPad uses the AirPrint function built into Apple iOS devices.

How to add a printer to an iPad

Unlike many operating systems, iOS devices do not configure printers using Settings or similar menus. Turn on your printer and open a standard iPad application, such as Mail. Touch the "Share" icon and select "Print." Touch "Select printer" and touch your AirPrint-compatible wireless printer in the list of available printers. You are ready to print. You will find the Share icon in most applications on the iPad.

Print a document on an iPad

The easiest way to print from your iPad or any other compatible Apple device is through the built-in AirPrint feature. There are other alternatives if you do not have an AirPrint compatible printer. However, most current model printers from leading equipment manufacturers include AirPrint support.

1. Open the application from which you want to print on your iPad.

2. Touch the "Share" icon of the application and select "Print", if available. Many, but not all, applications are compatible with AirPrint.

3. Select a printer in the "Printer Options" dialog box. The available AirPrint printers may already appear.

4. Choose other options, such as the number of copies, pages, and color or black and white printing.

5. Touch "Print" in the upper right corner of the dialog box.

How to print without an AirPrint printer

While the AirPrint function is very convenient, some wireless printers are not yet compatible with AirPrint. Your device may be able to use them successfully, but this depends more on the capacity of the printer than on the iPad.

Printers that can configure a wireless access point can connect to your iPad through Settings and Wi-Fi. The printer manufacturer probably has an application to use with iOS devices. For example, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, and Lexmark have iOS applications to use with their compatible printers. The use of these applications is close to the AirPrint function, but there are additional steps that vary by manufacturer.

There are also third-party applications, such as AirPrint Activator, that offer alternatives to AirPrint. The success of these applications again depends more on your printer than on your iOS device. Some printers allow the internal configuration of an email address so you can print by mail from any device. Bluetooth printing is also possible, but this is a relatively limited option in printers.

Connection and printing. The iPad and the wireless printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you find something you want to print, touch the "Share" button, which looks like a box with an arrow that protrudes from the top in most applications. Select "Print" from the list of options and then tap "Printer."

Wireless printer not working on laptop

First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a wireless network test report from the printer control panel. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your router.

Wireless printer not responding with Mac

Reconnect your printer to your Mac, if applicable. Turn on your printer and wait for it to finish. Choose the Apple menu ()> System Preferences, then click Printers and Scanners. Select your printer in the device list.