
I recommend you consider AirPrint compatible Brother printers and multifunction devices. Otherwise you will need to buy an AirPrint printer or multifunction device. You can also buy this standalone hardware print server, bypassing the need for a computer altogether: There are also iOS apps available from printer manufacturers that enable printing directly from your iPad to selected printers. If your computer can print, so can the iPad, using one of these utilities on your Mac.Įquivalent utilities may exist for PCs but I have no experience with them - I suggest The iPad needs nothing else, no iOS apps need to be installed and no configuration is necessary. The Mac must be "on" but may be asleep for them to work. These are utilities you install on the Mac you normally use for printing, enabling it to act as an AirPrint print server. Tap Select Printer and choose an AirPrint-enabled printer. There are three alternatives to handyPrint for Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone.
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If you can’t find the print option, check the app’s User Guide or Help section. handyPrint is described as 'previously AirPrint Activator, is a small application that will enable AirPrint, a hidden feature to allow your shared printer to be visible on your iOS 4.2+ devices, in Mac OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7' and is an app. To find the print option, tap the app’s share icon or or tap. Printopia (Mac only, $19.95 with free trial) Print with AirPrint Open the app that you want to print from. HandyPrint (Mac only, donation-supported)

If you do not have an AirPrint printer, a number of workarounds exist that enable the use of any printer you normally use, even older ones that may predate AirPrint by decades. All AirPrint printers are wireless but not all wireless printers are AirPrint-enabled.


To print directly from an iPad you need an AirPrint - enabled printer on the same wireless network as the iPad.
