HT4356 Printing through a network on an iPad how do I download from hp , I have an older hp printer and just bought a Cisco n900 router I want to have my iPad print to the router USB

Question

I am trying to print from my iPad through a network using a Cisco n900 router, any Ideas on how to do this I have hp printers older version c4480

Answer 1

FrankieG-
You have three potential problems.  First, your printer is not on Apple's list of AirPrint printers <iOS: AirPrint 101>.  Second, AirPrint does not work through a USB connection.  An AirPrint printer must be connected to the network either by WiFi or by Ethernet.  Third, some WiFi routers do not correctly handle Bonjour data required by AirPrint.
To make your setup work, you can use an iPad printing App such as PrintCentral or Print n Share.  Either may work for you if their built-in text, browser, mail and photo programs meet your needs.  However, they can only be accessed from within other Apps that have the "Open In" option.  You might also try the free HP App, ePrint Home & Biz.
Another approach is to run a program on your computer, that shares its printer as AirPrint over WiFi.  Printopia and FingerPrint can do that, and are reported to work well.  Your computer must be on and awake any time you want to print.  <Printopia for Macintosh>  <FingerPrint for PC and Mac>
Fred