How to print from iPhone?

Print from iPhone

How to print from iPhone? This is the question often new iPhone users search or ask for. iPhone has a unique ability that makes printing from this device very easy. We can use AirPrint to print directly from the iPhone. It also provides its users with very comfortable options that make printing very simple. These features make the iPhone or iPad more user friendly.

There are several ways to print from iPhone. There is an inbuilt feature to print photos, documents, PDf’s directly from the iPhone or iPad.  It also provides an option in Safari to print documents from the browser. In contrast, many use the AirPrint ass default technique to print from iPhone, iPad or iPod. AirPrint builds a direct connection with nearby printers. This benefits the users with direct printing from Apple devices. Here, we will learn a few techniques to print from iPhone.

What is AirPrint on iPhone?

mac OS and iOs enable its devices to print anything wireless. For this purpose, the devices (say, iPhone and printer) are connected over the same WiFi network. To know if your printer is AirPrint enabled, make sure to connect your Apple device and printer over the same Wi-fi network. Then open the document you wish to print. When you proceed to share the document or photo you’ll get the printer icon that is AirPrint enabled. That’s the work is done. To know more detailed about how to print using AirPrint, go through the below-mentioned technique (2^nd).

Techniques:

However, there are several ways to print from iPhone. iPhone Operating System benefits the users to print directly from Apple devices. This involves a few steps and techniques. Here we will learn how to print from iPhone using a few different techniques.

1.Print document or photos from your iPhone or iPad

You can print documents or photos right from your iPhone or iPad. However, These steps are common for all Apple devices. Learn how to print something from the iPhone. Follow the steps.

1. Make sure you connect your printer and device to the same Wi-Fi.
2. Open an app and select a document or photo you wish to print.
3. Tap share icon. (icon with an upright arrow with box)
4. You’ll find a print option at the bottom of the screen. Tap the printer icon.
5. By default, a print will be in the full size. Or else you can adjust the printer option.
6. Printer options include the size and number of pages you need to print.
7. Here you’ll determine the document and printer you are using.
8. Finally, tap ‘Print’ at the top right of your screen. Your printout is managed in the background.

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2. Using AirPrint?

As I have mentioned above, AirPrint is the best technique to print documents, photos or PDF files directly from iPhone or iPad. macOS and iOs enable its devices to print anything wireless. For this purpose, the devices (say, iPhone and printer) are connected over the same WiFi network. To know if your printer is AirPrint enabled, make sure to connect your Apple device and printer over the same Wifi network. Then open the document you wish to print. When you proceed to share the document or photo you’ll get the printer icon that is AirPrint enabled. That’s the work is done. Follow the below steps to know it detailed.

1. Open the document or app you wish to print from.
2. You’ll find the share icon in any app from the App store. Tap that share icon.
3. Once you tap share, you’ll find the printer icon or print option.
4. Select printer and tap on that printer which is AirPrint enabled.
5. Adjust the printer options. That is the number of copies and pages to print.
6. Now, tap the ‘Print’ button at the top-right corner.

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3. How to print from iPhone using Safari?

Sometimes you have PDF files or documents in your browser. And when you wish to print such content you have to follow these steps. However, before you read this make your iPhone and printer are connected to the same WiFi network.

1. Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad or iPod.
2. Click on the PDF or document link. Let it open.
3. You’ll find a share option(a square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen. Tap it.
4. Scroll the icons to left until you see the print option. And then click it.
5. As a result, you’ll be shown the available printers. Select the printer and no of prints required.
6. Finally, tap the ‘Print’ button at the top-right corner.

4. How to print from iPhone using chrome?

Sometimes you have PDF files or documents in chrome browser. And when you wish to print such content you have to follow these steps. As chrome is not an inbuilt app n iPhone. You should be using DropBox.Before you read this make your iPhone and printer are connected to the same WiFi network.

• Make sure you have DropBox available on your iPhone or iPad.
• Open Chrome on your iPhone or iPad or iPod.
• Click on the PDF or document link. Let it open.
• You’ll find an ‘Open in’ option at the bottom-right of the screen. Tap it.
• Scroll to left, find the DropBox icon. Import the file to DropBox.
• Open the saved file from the dropbox.
• You’ll find three dots at the top-right corner. Tap it.
• Select export> Select print icon> Select printer and pages required.
•  Finally, tap the ‘Print’ button at the top-right corner.

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5. Without AirPrint?

Most of the time you face difficulty in printing from the iPhone. It may be because you don’t have a proper third-party app that suits your printer. This does not need AirPrint’s ability to the printer. In contrast, I have mentioned here some popular App store applications that make your job more simple. Find the best app that perfectly suits your printer and download it from here.

Popular Downloads

Download printer pro app:  Printer Pro

Brother iPrint:  Brother iPrint & Scan

Print Central pro: PrintCentral Pro

Printer Pro: Printer Pro by Readdle

Hp ePrint: Hp ePrint

Epson  iPrint: Epson iPrint

After finishing the download just follow these steps to print what you need.

1. Make sure you connect your printer and device to the same Wi-Fi.
2. Open an app and select a document or photo you wish to print.
3. Tap share icon. (icon with an upright arrow with box)
4. You’ll find the app icon (the app which you have installed). Here the app you downloaded will remotely detect the printer. Select the printer.
5. By default, a print will be in the full size. Or else you can adjust the printer option.
6. Printer options include the size and number of pages you need to print.
7. Here you’ll determine the document and printer you are using.
8. Finally, tap ‘Print’ at the top right of your screen. Your printout is managed in the background.

6. How to print something from the mail on the iPhone?

You may have documents or PDFs or photos in the mail. If you need to print them it takes a few steps. Before doing this, be sure you have your iPhone and printer connected to the same device. Follow the below discussed steps, to print anything from the mail.

1. Open the email you wish to print.
2. You’ll find arrow at the bottom-right corner.
3. Scroll to find print.
4. Select the printer.
5. Adjust the printer options.
6. Finally, tap the ‘Print’ button at the top-right corner.

Conclusion

The above mentioned six ways are to print something from the iPhone. in contrast, These may include documents, PDFs, photos, text files, etc., you wish to print.

iPhone has a unique ability that makes printing from this device very easy. We can use AirPrint to print directly from the iPhone. It also provides its users with very comfortable options that make printing very simple. These features make the iPhone or iPad more user friendly. The macOS or iOs are best known for their best performance and user-friendly feature.

As I have mentioned earlier. Apple never made its users feel low. Whenever there is a new version, there are extra-ordinary features available with that version. And the iPhone Operating System which is abbreviated as iOS is known for providing the best performance. Being a style quotient it provides its users with ease in printing anything directly from these devices itself.

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