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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 with 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 iOS / iPadOS

  • Requirement
    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

  1. Check that printer is turned on

  2. Load paper in printer

    Set roll paper or cut sheet.

  3. Tap operation icon using your iOS device's application

    The following screen appears when printing from iOS 12's Safari. The screen differs depending on the devices or applications.

    Menu options appear.

  4. Tap Print

  5. 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.
  6. Check Print Settings

    Set the number of copies to be printed and print options, as needed.

  7. 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, you can print by selecting the paper set in your printer.
Set the paper in the printer in advance and register the paper type and paper size with AirPrint.
For details on how to register paper, see "Set roll paper" or "Set cut sheet".

Checking Print Status

You can check the print status of AirPrint from Print Center.
Tap Print Center that is displayed in multitasking mode on your iOS device.

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: Tap Print Center that is displayed in multitasking mode. In the screen that appears, tap on the print job to be deleted, and then tap Cancel Printing.

Restrictions on the AirPrint

  • If A2+, A3+, or 13 x 22 is selected for Paper Size in the print dialog, part of the image may not fit on the paper.
  • If printing cut sheet, the bottom edge of the image may be cut out.
  • If printing cut sheet, feed the paper vertically. If the paper is fed horizontally, it will still print vertical images.