Can I print from my iPad to a printer on my network without using my desktop computer as a server?

I am looking for a simple way to print from my iPad to the printer connected to our in-home network without buying a new printer or requiring that one of my computers be used as the "server."  I looked into Printopia, but it appears to require going through one of the printers that is already connected via the network to our printer.

Bummer.  Just when I think Apple has dealt with everything, I have an issue that they have not addressed.  I'm not clever enough to know why they have not made this feature a part of iOS, but it seems a pretty simple idea.  If my desktop and laptop can communicate with my printer through my wireless network, it would seem a logical extension that my iOS devices could as well.  Oh well...

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  • Hello i am wanting to print from my ipad but my printer does not have wifi. Is there a way of doing this e.g. buying a wire to connect it?

    Hello I am wanting to print from my ipad but my printer does not have wifi is this possible?

    You can't cable connect a printer to the iPad.
    iOS AirPrint Printers  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
    How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
    http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
    Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
    How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
    iPad Power: How to Print
    http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html
    Check out these print apps for the iPad.
    Print Utility for iPad  ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8
    Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99)  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8   Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.
    FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/
     Cheers, Tom

  • I am trying to retrieve music that I had from an iPad to my iTunes account. I'm using the same computer for synching my iPhone.  I'm logged into my iPad account, but can't retrieve music. It only recognizes my iPhone.

    I am trying to retrieve music that I had from an iPad to my iTunes account. I'm using the same computer for synching my iPhone.  I'm logged into my iPad account, but can't retrieve music. It only recognizes my iPhone.  Does anyone know how I can get my music?  I know longer own the iPad so I don't have access to it, but I don't think that should be a problem.

    So you had music on the iPad that is not in iTunes and you no longer have the iPad. Is that what you are saying? If that is what you are saying, iTunes won't "recognize" anything that was on the iPad, that was not purchased from iTunes. If the music was purchased from iTunes, you should probably be able to download it again for free as long as you are using the same Apple ID that you bought it with. Did you try downloading the music again?
    Am I understanding what it is that you want to do? If I am understanding you correctly, you will find this to be useful.
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store ... - Support - Apple
    I admit that I'm a little confused by your remark about being logged into your iPad account. You should be logged into your iTunes account.

  • I use printopia to print from my iPad, trying to print out a 4 page credit card statement, but it only prints out the first page, please help

    I use printopia to print from my iPad, trying to print out a 4 page credit card statement, but it only prints out the first page, please help

    What version of iOS are you using?  Some people were having this problem before, and it was fixed when they updated to iOS 5.

  • How do you print from an iPad to a printer connected to a Time Machine?

    how do you print from an iPad to a printer connected to a Time Machine?

    Use a 3rd party app such as Printopia.

  • I have a e printer and thee printer is on the same wifi net work as the iPad, when I select print from the iPad the response is no printers. I can successfully email from my iPad to the printer. How can I make my iPad recognize the printer?

    I have an e printer and the printer is on the same network as the iPad. When I attempt to print from the iPad I get a message no printers available. How can I get my iPad to recognize the e printer?

    This printer has worked for me with out fail at my house.  I am traveling in an RV and am at the mercy of the RV Wifi.  I do not have access to the router.  The printer has been recycled a number of times as well as the Ipad.  The printer is set up and has access to the wifi.  It seems to me that the Ipad and Iphone are not recognizing the connection with the e printer.  I was hoping there was some adjustment that could be made to the Ipad and Iphone.  I can email to the printer from both gadgets.  I will try to recycle the devices again.

  • Is there any way to print from an iPad to a stand alone non-networked printer?

    Is their a way to cable from an iPad to a printer that does not have any connectivity?

    Coolbreeze2013 wrote:
    Is their a way to cable from an iPad to a printer that does not have any connectivity?
    No.

  • When printing from the ipad, it only prints small size...not a regular sheet size.  Any suggestions?

    When printing from the ipad, it will only print small size.  I want it to print full sheet.  Any suggestions?

    If you are using HP, try this app:
    https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/hp-printer-control/id469284907?mt=8
    http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%201A/9d3a6ecace9ccd2a24 de11e7fe565943_zps51bc1998.jpg

  • HT1349 I can no longer print from my iPad to air print

    I have a iPad 2 that I was able to print from when I first set up my HP Photosmart B 210.  I did change the printer email address .  My husband can still print from his iPhone but I cannot print from either of my wireless devices
    Thanks

    Installing the new os may have tricked one of the three devices involved.  If it used to work, it will again.
    Reboot the printer.   Reboot the router.  On the pad, general, reset, reset network connections. 
    Make sure all the devices are on the same wifi network.   Talk nice to it.

  • Printing from mini ipad to hp310 printer

    When I try to print from my mini ipad to hp photos smart c310 printer, I get an error saying "mismatched paper" and a blank piece of paper comes out. I am using an 8x11 paper. Does anyone know how to correct this?

    Hi,
    Are you using AirPrint to print your photos?
    AirPrint has limited options when it comes to paper size. AirPrint's default print setting is to print photos from the photo paper tray and other documents and web pages from the plain paper tray.
    If you have placed the 8x11 paper in the plain paper try and are using AirPrint, this is most likely the reason for the mismatch error.
    If you download the HP e-Print app from teh app store, you'll have the option to select the paper size you want for photos. There are setup instuctions here for e-Print on Apple devices.
    "Although I work for HP, I'm speaking for myself and not on behalf of HP"
    "Say "Thanks" by clicking the Kudos Star in the post that helped you.
    --Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"

  • Can I purchase from malaysia apple store with my online bank account without using credit card?

    hi,
    I want to purchase online an iPad2 from apple store in malaysia. I don't have credit card. I only have the online banking facility from my bank. Can anyone please tell me if its possible to use online bank transfer to apple store instead of using credit card? Please suggest any alternative method to pay online to Apple store. I didn't find any other payment method other than credit card in apple malaysia website.
    I will be waiting for the reply eagerly.

    http://store.apple.com/my/help/payments
    If you have further questions, I'd suggest calling the Apple Store.
    Regards.

  • If I can print to a wireless printer from my Mac, wouldn't it seem like I could print from my iPad mi I and iPhone 5?

    I cannot print from my iPhone5 nor my iPad mini, to a wireless HP Photosmart Premium C309g-m. I can print from my Mac book pro. Is it my settings or the printer that is not set up correctly?

    First check to see if its airprint enabled, it will be listed in the first article link. If not, then there are other options listed below.
    iOS AirPrint Printers  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
    How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
    http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
    Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
    Google Cloud Print
    http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/
    How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
    iPad Power: How to Print
    http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html
    Check out these print apps for the iPad.
    Print Utility for iPad  ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8
    Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99)  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8   Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.
    FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/
    Print from iOS device to virtually any printer
    http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver.html

  • How can I print from an iPad without using wireless?

    I'm in a situation where I need to print something from the iPad, but will not be in a wireless network. Is there no utility that allows me to go directly from the iPad to any printer? I haven't purchased it yet, so I'm willing to get pretty much anything to make this work.

    How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
    http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
    Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
    How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
    iPad Power: How to Print
    http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html
    Check out these print apps for the iPad.
    Print Utility for iPad  ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8
    Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99)  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8   Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.
    FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/
     Cheers, Tom

  • HT4197 1st. I don't have internet. 2nd. I was told I could still print from my iPad to my canon MG3520. Can anyone help me?

    Need help. 1st. I don't have internet. 2nd. I was told I could still print from my iPad to my canon MG3520. Can anyone help me?  I don't know what operating system I'm using. Thank you for any ideas. If not able to print without internet, please let me know. I can't get my iPad to find my printer. I can go to a friend who has the internet. Thanks again for any help.

    You don't need to be connected to the internet to be able to print. But you do need a router so you can connect wirelessly. You could get a portable router.
    Portable routers http://compnetworking.about.com/od/routers/tp/travel_routers.htm
    iOS AirPrint Printers  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
    How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
    http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
    How to Print from Your iPad
    http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-print-from-your-ipad.html
    How do you print directly from the iPad
    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/how-to-print-documents-direc tly-from-ipad.html
    Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
    How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
    iPad Power: How to Print
    http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html
    Check out these print apps for the iPad.
    Print Utility for iPad  ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8
    Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8   Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.
    FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/
    Print (Print to ALL Printers) ($1.99)
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-print-to-all-printers/id299423224?mt=8
     Cheers, Tom

  • Can i print from my ipad through a Kodak all-in-one?

    Is there an app that can enable me to print from my ipad using my Kodak all-in-one printer?

    Only if it's on Apple's AirPrinter list.
    How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
    http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
     Cheers, Tom

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