This wikiHow teaches you how to print a document from an iPad to a printer that has a wireless adapter such as Bluetooth or WiFi, or a machine that is connected to a wireless network.
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Part 1 of 2: Connecting Devices to a Wireless Network
Step 1. Make sure the printer has a wireless adapter
The machine must be powered on and properly connected to the wireless network, either directly via Bluetooth or WiFi, router, or via a computer connected to the wireless network.
If the printer is connected to a wireless network via a router or computer, make sure the device is set up to be shared. Even when connected to the network, the machine may not be configured for use as a shared or shared device
Step 2. Enable AirPrint on the machine
Many popular printer models come with the AirPrint feature. However, you can enable AirPrint on another printer if you want.
Step 3. Open the iPad settings menu (“Settings”)
This menu is indicated by the gray gear icon (⚙️) which is usually displayed on the home screen.
Step 4. Touch Wi-Fi
It's at the top of the menu.
If it's not already enabled, slide the " Wi-Fi " switch to the on or " On " position (green)
Step 5. Touch the WiFi network
Select the network that the printer is connected to in the " CHOOSE A NETWORK… " menu segment.
Step 6. Touch Settings
It's in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Step 7. Touch Bluetooth
It's at the top of the menu.
If it's not already activated, slide the "Bluetooth" switch to the on or "On" position (green)
Step 8. Touch the printer
If a Bluetooth printer is found near the device, the machine name will be displayed in the " OTHER DEVICES " menu segment.
Part 2 of 2: Printing a Document
Step 1. Open the file you want to print
First, open the application that has the document you want, such as Word, Pages, or Photos, then select the document or file that you want to print.
Step 2. Touch the “Share” button
In the document, look for a square icon with an arrow pointing up (in most applications) or an ellipsis icon (…) that displays on its own (e.g. in the Pages app), next to the document icon (e.g. in the Word app), or vertically (⋮), as in Google Docs.
Step 3. Touch Print
It's in the menu options, usually next to the printer icon.
In some applications, such as Word or Docs, you need to touch the “ AirPrint ”, “ Print Preview ”, or both first.
Step 4. Touch Select Printer
Generally, this option is to the left of " Printer " in the menu.
Step 5. Touch the printer
All printers with available AirPrint features will be displayed. Hundreds of popular printer models, including HP, support the AirPrint feature.
HP ePrint app development or support for iPad is no longer available as of May 2017
Step 6. Select the number of copies you want to print
Use the button " +" or " - ” to increase or decrease the number.
Step 7. Touch Print
The document will be printed from the selected machine.