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Question Airprint compatible printer

strep3241

strep3241

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Looking for a laser or inkjet, preferably laser printer that has airprint compatibility for a family member. When searching for printers, most I have looked at don't specifically say airprint. They do say mobile device printing, does that mean it is airprint compatible? He currently has an older inkjet printer, not sure which model but doesn't have airprint. He has an ipad and can't print to his current printer. Been a few years but I looked at it and wasn't sure if there was a way to do it. Is it possible to print from ipad to non airprint printer?
 
Apple has a list of Airprint compatible printers. If the printer isn't listed, then it won't work.

About AirPrint - Apple Support

AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you to create full-quality printed output from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro without the need to download or install drivers. AirPrint features include easy discovery, automatic media selection, and enterprise-class finishing options.
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memory said:
Looking for a laser or inkjet, preferably laser printer that has airprint compatibility for a family member. When searching for printers, most I have looked at don't specifically say airprint. They do say mobile device printing, does that mean it is airprint compatible? He currently has an older inkjet printer, not sure which model but doesn't have airprint. He has an ipad and can't print to his current printer. Been a few years but I looked at it and wasn't sure if there was a way to do it. Is it possible to print from ipad to non airprint printer?
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I was able to install some stuff that lets me use a plain printer. I ended up with a windows user whose only purpose is as the account for the airprint stuff.

It's been a while, and my memory isn't good enough to guide you much, but here are the links I still have from when I did it about a year ago. The only drawback is that your windows computer must be running or you can't use the airprint. I used a real old cannon printer and it worked ok. Good luck.

resolve.co.uk

AirPrint for Windows PC – Resolve

Mike explains how to use AirPrint with Windows if you don't have an AirPrint capable server.
resolve.co.uk resolve.co.uk

tweaks.com

Enable iOS AirPrint Support on Windows (and now Macs too)

In the latest version of iOS Apple included a new feature called AirPrint. Designed to bring native printing support to the iOS platform it can be found on version 4.2 or later on devices such as the iPhone...
tweaks.com tweaks.com
 
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You can also setup CUPS on a Raspberry Pi along with AirPrint functionality. You should be able to find a tutorial. I did this for an old Dell printer that predates Airprint.
 
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