There are various ways to print documents and images from your iPad. Using the AirPrint feature is the most common and powerful way to do this, as it is integrated and supported by almost all Apple applications. If you don't have a printer that supports AirPrint, you can still print from your iPad with a different method. Read this guide to find out how.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Print Using AirPrint
Step 1. Install the printer
In order to print to an AirPrint printer, your iPad and printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Each printer has its own procedure for connecting to a wi-fi network, but normally it is sufficient to make sure that you have correctly entered the network name and the relative access password.
Step 2. From your iPad, access the item you want to print
Remember that you can only use AirPrint printing with applications that support this feature such as 'Safari', 'Mail', 'Pages' and 'Images'.
Step 3. Press the button to enter the menu
You will find it in the program's navigation bar, located at the top of the screen, with the appearance of a rectangle from which a small arrow comes out. A menu will appear containing all the actions you can take. Press the 'Print' button.
If you are using 'Pages', select the wrench icon to access the settings menu. Select the item 'Sharing and Print', then select the item 'Print'
Step 4. Select your printer from the list of available ones
If you have more than one network printer that supports AirPrint, select the one you want. Also choose the number of copies you want to print, then simply press the 'Print' button.
Method 2 of 3: Print with HP ePrint
Step 1. Install the printer
If you are using an HP printer that supports network connection but does not support the AirPrint function, you can use the 'HP ePrint' application to print from your iPad.
Connect the printer to your wi-fi network. First, you will need to install the printer drivers on your computer in order to be able to configure it correctly. Make sure you have entered the network name and its login password correctly
Step 2. Install the 'HP ePrint' application
It is a free application available in the Apple App Store. You will need to activate the program using a valid email address.
Step 3. Select the printer
From the application window, select the button to choose the printer, you will find it in the upper left corner of the screen. Select the 'All' tab and then select your printer from the list.
Step 4. Register for the service using your email
You can add an email address and a cloud service profile to ePrint, to be able to print documents and images from both sources. To add an email address press the relevant button from the navigation bar. To add a cloud service profile, such as 'Dropbox' or 'Google Drive', select the 'Cloud' button from the navigation bar.
- You can use your default web browser to browse and print from the web.
- To print a document from 'Pages', navigate to the file you want to print, then select the wrench icon. Select the 'Sharing and Printing' menu and choose the 'Other App' option. You will be asked to select the format in which to convert the file. Press the 'App' button and then choose 'HP ePrint' from the list that will appear.
Step 5. Print your document
By pressing the print settings button, which you will find at the bottom of the screen, you will be able to choose whether to print in color or black and white, as well as set the desired number of copies. When you have finished changing the print settings, press the 'Print' button to print your document. In a few seconds your file will be sent and printed by the printer.
Method 3 of 3: Print with Google Cloud Print
Step 1. Install the printer
The printer must be turned on, connected to your wi-fi network and correctly installed on your computer. Also, 'Google Chrome' will need to be installed on your computer.
Step 2. From your computer, open 'Google Chrome'
Access the main menu by pressing the button at the top right of the screen, represented by three horizontal lines. Select the 'Settings' item. Scroll down the list and hit the 'Show advanced settings…' link. Press the 'Add Printers' button located in the 'Google Cloud Print' section.
Step 3. Select your printer from the list, then press the 'Add Printer' button
Your printer is now ready for printing from the cloud.
Step 4. Log in to 'Google Chrome' from your iPad
Of course, the 'Google Cloud Print' feature is only supported through the use of 'Google Chrome'. You can download it for free from the Apple App Store. Using Chrome, log into your Google profile.
Step 5. Print your document
Press the button to access the menu located at the top right of the screen. Select 'Print…', then choose the 'Google Cloud Print' option. Select your printer among those in the list.
