How to print from your iPad

You may be wondering, “can I print from my iPad?" The answer is yes, and there are several ways to print a document, photo, or email from your iPad®, including the easiest way— using AirPrint®.

At Asurion, we help you get the most out of your tech—whether you want to speed up your slow phone or get rid of a computer virus. Here's our guide for how to print from your iPad with or without AirPrint.

How to print from your iPad with AirPrint

AirPrint is the Apple® technology that allows you to print wirelessly—no need to install drivers—from Apple devices, like an iPhone®, iPod Touch®, or iPad. Follow these steps to print from your iPad using AirPrint:

1. Make sure your printer supports AirPrint and that it is powered on. Connect your iPad and your printer to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the document, email, or photo you want to print.
3. Look for the Share button (a square with an up arrow). If you don't see that, look for the Actions button (three horizontal dots or a "More" icon), as many modern apps now house the print command there.
4. Scroll down the list of options and tap Print.
5. Tap Select Printer (or the name of the currently selected printer). Choose your AirPrint-enabled printer from the list.
6. Use the options menu to select the number of copies, color/black & white, paper size, and page range. You can also pinch-to-zoom on the print preview at the bottom to see exactly how it will look.
7. Tap Print in the upper-right corner.

How to print from your iPad without AirPrint

If your printer doesn't support AirPrint, you can still print from your iPad by using the manufacturer’s dedicated software. Here is the most reliable way to do it:

1. Download the official app for your printer manufacturer—such as HP Smart, Canon PRINT, or Epson Smart Panel—from the App Store.
2. Ensure your iPad and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the manufacturer’s app and follow the on-screen instructions to "Add" or "Register" your printer.
4. Instead of printing from your document or photo app, open the manufacturer’s app directly and select the "Print Photos" or "Print Documents" tile.
5. Browse your iPad’s folders or photo library from within the app to select the file you wish to print.
6. Once selected, you can adjust settings like paper size, quality, and scaling within the app's own print preview screen.
7. Tap Print (usually located at the bottom or top-right of the app screen).

📝 Note: Some manufacturer apps still allow you to use the Share icon ($\uparrow$) from other apps, but if your printer doesn't appear there, the "App-First" method described above is the guaranteed workaround.

Print using your printer's email address or remote services

If you are away from your home network or using an older device, you can often print by sending an email directly to your printer.

1. Locate your printer’s unique email address (typically found in the manufacturer’s app under "Remote Print," "ePrint," or "Print from Anywhere" settings).
2. Compose a new email from your iPad and attach the document or photo you wish to print.
3. Send the email to the printer’s address. The printer will automatically receive the attachment and begin printing, provided it is connected to the internet.
4. Note that some printers require you to "Authorize" your personal email address in their web portal before they will accept print jobs for security reasons.

A note on Bluetooth printing:

While many modern printers use Bluetooth to help with the initial setup process, most standard office and home printers do not support printing documents over Bluetooth from an iPad. This feature is generally reserved for small, specialized mobile "label" or "photo" printers (like a Polaroid Hi-Print or Brother P-Touch). For standard documents, Wi-Fi or email printing remains the requirement.