Confused about how to print pages from iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone? This is what we will see in this new tutorial. Printing from a mobile device is very easy via WiFi, Bluetooth or AirPrint connectivity for iOS devices as long as you have a compatible printer.
The world is going digital, printers may be on the decline, they remain immortal. With the use of mobile devices, the need to print from a smartphone is often felt. Whether you use a iPhone or a Android smartphonehere is how to print easily from your device.
Android, iPhone: print documents with your smartphone
Inkjet printers not only print documents, but do photo prints very well. Enough to immortalize your selfies on paper, your vacation photos and other important souvenir photos. This is their main advantage over laser printers which are generally more economical for professionals and students who print regularly. But the laser is less suitable for printing photos.
The easiest way to print from an iPhone or iPad is to use AirPrint, an Apple protocol built into iOS and with which most printers on the market are compatible.
Print from iPhone or iPad with AirPrint
For this, your printer must be AirPrint compatible. Then it is your iPhone or iPad must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and be within range of each other.
- Launch the app you want to print from
- Tap the share icon which looks like a blue square with an up-pointing arrow
- In the options that appear, tap the icon with a printer. If you don't see the icon, the application you are using is not AirPrint compatible. If possible, you can use another app for AirPrint printing
- After the previous step, you should see your AirPrint compatible printer displayed in the list of devices in range. Select printer
- Make the last settings (number of copies, pages to print, etc.)
- Press Print at the top right and you're done
Print from an Android smartphone
Printing from an Android smartphone is just as easy. You will need to download the printer manufacturer's application. To do this, go to Parameters on your device. In the search bar at the top, type Add a service. A page will appear with applications from several brands. Find yours in the list to install the compatible app. This will appear in the list of added printers. Tap it and then activate.
To print from your Android smartphone or tablet, it must be connected to the same WiFi network as your printer. Pair the two devices. Then all you have to do is open the document or photo to print. Look for the option Print and select the printer and you're done.
