Printing from iOS Device (AirPrint)
Use AirPrint to print photographs, E-mails, web pages, and other documents without having to download special applications.
Important
- There are restrictions for printing using AirPrint. Please be aware in advance.
Checking Your Environment
First, check your environment.
AirPrint Operation Environment
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running the latest version of iOSRequirement
The iOS device and the printer must be connected by one of the following methods:- Connected to the same network over a LAN
- Connected directly without wireless router (Direct Connection)
Printing with AirPrint from iOS Device
Check that printer is turned on
Note
- If Auto power on is enabled, printer automatically turns itself on when receiving a print job.
Load paper in printer
Tap operation icon using your iOS device's application
The following screen appears when printing from iOS 10's Safari. The screen differs depending on the devices or applications.
Menu options appear.
Tap Print
Select your model name from Printer on Printer Options
Important
- Because some applications do not support AirPrint, Printer Options may not be displayed. If an application does not let you use printer options, you cannot print from that application.
Check Print Settings
Set the number of copies to be printed and print options, as needed.
Tap Print
The printer prints according to the specified settings.
Note
- It can take the Wi-Fi a few minutes to get connected after the printer turns on. Print after checking that the printer is connected to the network.
- You cannot use AirPrint if Bonjour settings of printer are disabled. Check LAN settings of printer and enable Bonjour settings.
- Refer to "Cannot Print Using AirPrint" for printing problems when using AirPrint.
Paper Size
With AirPrint, the paper size is selected automatically according to the application being used on the iOS device and the region in which AirPrint is used.
When you use the photo application, the default paper size is L size in Japan, and 4"x6" or KG in other countries and regions.
When you use the document application, the default paper size is letter size in the U.S. region, and A4 in Japan and Europe.
If the paper settings when printing differ from the paper information registered on the printer, the document will be printed using the paper settings configured on the printer.
Important
- Depending on the device or OS, the initial settings of paper size may differ.
Test printing is recommended. - Depending on the application you are using, the available paper size may differ.
Checking Print Status
You can check the print status of AirPrint from Print Center.
Double click the iOS device's Home button to switch to multitask mode, swipe towards the right to display Print Center, and then tap on it.
Deleting Print Job
To delete a print job with AirPrint, use one of the following two methods:
- From printer: Use Stop button to cancel the print job.
- From iOS device: Double click the iOS device's Home button to switch to multitask mode, swipe towards the right to display Print Center, and then tap on it. In the screen that appears, tap on the print job to be deleted, and then tap Cancel Printing.
Restrictions on the AirPrint
- If A3+ is selected for Paper Size in the print dialog, part of the image may not fit on the paper.