This wikiHow teaches you how to print photos, documents, emails, and other files from your iPhone. You can print documents wirelessly if you have a compatible printer that supports the AirPrint feature, or use the printer application as an intermediary or interface for other printers.
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Method 1 of 2: Printing Wirelessly
Step 1. Make sure your printer supports the AirPrint feature
You can double-check the feature or eligibility to make sure you can print documents wirelessly from iPhone.
- The printer and phone must be connected to the same WiFi network.
- If you don't have a compatible or AirPrint-enabled printer, you can still use the AirPrint feature by looking for a network that has an AirPrint-enabled printer at work, school, or other places.
- The machine needs to be set up before you can print the document. Since the setup process varies from model to model, consult the user manual for the device to find out what needs to be done to adjust and adjust the device settings.
Step 2. Open the iPhone app that supports the AirPrint feature
Most of Apple's built-in apps support the AirPrint feature, including the Mail, Safari, and iPhoto apps. You can also print emails, documents, and photos from your phone.
For example, open the application " Photos ” to print photos.
Step 3. Open the content you want to print
If you want to print a photo or note, for example, touch the content first.
Step 4. Touch the “Share” button
The button, marked by a square icon with an arrow pointing up, is in one corner of the phone screen.
- For example, if you open a photo in the “ Photos ”, a “Share” button is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. Meanwhile, a button is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen when you open a note in the app “ Notes ”.
- If you want to print the email, touch the back arrow button at the bottom of the screen (next to the trash can icon).
Step 5. Touch Print
It's in the bottom row of the "Share" pop-up menu. You may need to swipe left on the selection bar to find the option “ Print ”, depending on the content you want to print.
For e-mail, just touch the option “ Print ” at the bottom of the pop-up menu.
Step 6. Touch Select Printer
It's at the top of the screen. After that, the iPhone will scan for printers connected to the wireless network. As long as the printer you are using has the AirPrint feature (and is connected to the network), you can see the machine name in the phone menu.
You can also touch the - or + button below the " Select Printer ” to reduce or increase the number of copies you want to print. Touch the pages individually in a multi-page document to select (or deselect) and print them.
Step 7. Touch the printer name
The machine name will be displayed on the screen after a while.
Step 8. Touch Print
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. After that, the selected content will be printed through the connected machine.
Method 2 of 2: Using the Printer App
Step 1. Open the App Store
The app is marked by a blue icon with a white “A” formed from stationery. Usually, this icon is displayed on the device's home screen.
Step 2. Touch Search
It's in the lower-right corner of the screen and is indicated by a magnifying glass icon above its label.
Step 3. Touch the search bar
This bar is at the top of the screen.
Step 4. Find the appropriate printer application
You can search for it by typing the search phrase "printer app" in the search bar and tapping the “ Search " You can also specifically search for one of the following applications:
- Printer Pro – This app retails for 6.99 dollars (or around 80 thousand rupiah), although there is also a free (“lite”) version you can download. Printer Pro is compatible with almost all printer models, and has a desktop version that syncs with the app so you can print more documents on your iPhone.
- Brother iPrint&Scan – This application can be downloaded for free and is associated with various types of printers.
- HP All-in-One Printer Remote – This application is a free download and is suitable for 2010 (and newer) HP printers.
- Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY – This application is available for free and can be used for Canon printers only.
Step 5. Touch the Get button which is on the right side of the selected app
If you have to buy an app, this button will be replaced with a button labeled with the app's price.
Step 6. Touch Install
This button is in the same position as the “ Get ”.
Step 7. Enter your Apple ID password
After that, the app will be downloaded to the device.
- If you're already signed in to your App Store account, you don't need to follow these steps.
- If your iPhone uses Touch ID, you can use your fingerprint to sign in to your account and confirm app purchases.
Step 8. Use the printer application and follow the initial setup instructions
While the process will depend on the application downloaded and the printer model you are using, you will usually need to make sure the machine is connected to the network, add the machine to the phone app, and set preferences (eg printing documents in color or black-and-white).
Step 9. Open the content you want to print
If you want to print a photo or note, for example, touch the content first.
Step 10. Touch the “Share” button
The button, marked by a square icon with an arrow pointing up, is in one corner of the phone screen.
Step 11. Slide the selection bar at the bottom of the screen towards the left
The options shown in this row include “ Copy ” (copy file) and “ Print ” (print).
Step 12. Touch the button…
It's in the far-right corner of the selection bar. After that, a list of applications that can be used to manage files will be displayed.
Step 13. Slide the switch on the desired application (in this case, the printer application) to the right ("On" position)
After that, the printer application will be coordinated and can be used through the application that is currently open (eg. Photos ”).
- If you don't see a list of apps, you'll need to open the document or file through the app you want to use (eg a printer app).
- The application you are using may not support the save location or file type that you want to print (for example, the application “ Notes ” is not supported by some printer applications).
Step 14. Touch the Done button
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 15. Touch the app name
Now, the name of the printer application will be displayed in the bottom row of the application. Once touched, the printer application will be opened.
Step 16. Follow the instructions shown on the screen
Usually, you just need to adjust the settings for the file you want to print (eg number of pages) and touch the “ Print As long as the printer is active and connected to the internet, the document will start printing.
