Questions tagged [airprint]
AirPrint is a brand-name owned by Apple which describes a proprietary technology to make printers easily discoverable and useable by iOS clients. Printer vendors can go through a certification process with Apple to get their devices tagged as AirPrint-compatible. AirPrint technology bases itself on 4 major corner stones: mDNS, DNS-SD, IPP and an Apple-specific PDL (Page Description Language) called URF.
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AirPrint printer not found on older devices (2.4 vs 5 GHz networks)
I have a fiber optic connection with a Huawei OptiXstar Wi-Fi 6 router, recently installed as an upgrade over the previous one (a FritzBox 7490).
My printer is a Canon i-Sensys LBP223DW which, until ...
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Modern way to connect MacOS to CUPS print server
What is the modern way to connect a MacOS laptop to a CUPS print server (not just individual printers), where the two systems are on different subnets (i.e. mDNS does not work)? Is it possible, or ...
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AirPrint authentication using client certificate
Is the AirPrint authentication via client certificates supported in iOS 16.1?
Bonjour specification defines an "air" key in the TXT record with a "certificate" as a valid option. ...
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How do I print double-sided with an HP Neverstop Laser 1001nw?
I would like to print (e.g. with Preview) a document on both sides. I also see the setting for this, but I can't change it. What do I have to do?
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Lossless scan over AirPrint
I have an EPSON printer that I use to scan documents. I find that regardless of the file format and target DPI in the AirPrint scanner settings, it comes out with very visible JPEG artifacts, leading ...
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AirPrint driver not visible for Printer Canon TR4550 connected over WiFi. MacOs 10.15
I have a printer Canon TR4550 connected over WiFi.
MacOs 10.15.
When I go to Add Printer dialog, it is listed, with Kind = Bonjour.
But in Use:, there is supposed to be AirPrint driver, which it is ...
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Garbage when printing pdf exported from Pages
I have an issue when printing pdf documents exported from Pages. The pdf looks fine in Preview but when printing, the printer (Xerox 3260 with latest drivers) just spits out almost empty pages with ...
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Will any AirPrint-compatible printer work with macOS Catalina?
There seems to be a lot of confusion around which printers can be made to work with macOS Catalina. Now that 32-bit print drivers are no longer supported on Catalina, that seems to break compatibility ...
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Password Protect AirPrint
I was recently hired as an IT supporter on a school for kids with autism and other development issues. They utilize iPads and I have no experience with Apple products.
Now, today a teacher came to me ...
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Lines with AirPrint from iOS 13 but not macOS 10.15
I’m on tech support duty at the in-laws over Christmas, but this one has me stumped, any help appreciated.
They have an “HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n” which has been working fine for many years. ...
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Cannot print from Mac Sierra to Canon 7550
A question on behalf of my Swiss neighbour
She has a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) running Sierra, and a Canon 7550 printer (MG7500 series).
WiFi router is configured on Macbook (browsing ...
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macOS will not remember AirPrint password
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I have an HP OfficeJet Pro 8710, all the latest firmware updates as of today, and have changed the default AirPrint username/password. I can successfully print. However, even though I ...
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Default print settings on iOS
Is there a way to set default print settings on iOS? Whenever I print, I want to print double-sided and black and white with compatible printers. However, the print dialog forgets my last setting and ...
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AirPrint over VPN
I have AirPrint-compatible printer, and it works fine in my local network. Also I have a VPN (OpenVPN, TUN mode) server on my local network running on a Raspberry Pi. If I connect to my local network ...
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How to AirPrint to a printer that does not have WiFi?
My mother has a Samsung printer that works perfectly fine... except that it's not network enabled (it doesn't have WiFi). She wants to print to it using her iPad. Is there any way to do this?
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AirPrint stopped working after upgrade to iOS 12.0
I cannot print from Notes on my iPhone 6s+ since updating my phone to iOS 12.0 and I get the following error: No AirPrint Printers Found. My bonjour printer settings have not changed, and my router ...
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AirPrint no longer works since new router
Trying to print from iPad, worked fine until we got upgraded from 60 MB/s to 100 MB/s; new router is dual 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz tried both, updated printers firmware.
Curiously we can still print from ...
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Printer frequently not responding from MacOS, with a reboot "fix"
I have an 11" MacBook Air running El Capitan that has trouble printing. The printer is an Epson NX430 and we print to it over wifi. There are 4 different MacBooks running a variety of OS versions in ...
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How does Mac gather printer information (mainly driver) after a printer is selected in the list of printers to add?
When we want to add a printer to mac, we go to "Printers and Scanners" in system preferences. There we click on "+" button and click on "Add Printer or Scanner". In new dialog with title "Add", we see ...
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Print using AirPort Extreme from both OSX and iOS devices
Im having two OSX devices and network setup using AirPort Extreme connected to printer with USB. From both of these OSX devices Im able to print wireless and everything works fine for these. However I ...
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How can I set up DNS for Bonjour and AirPrint to advertise printers across subnets
Several printers do not stay connected to clients--even though everything has static ip addresses--and they are not searchable across networks i.e. they do not appear with Bonjour.
Ideally I would ...
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Troubleshooting AirPrint on HP m201dw
I just bought an HP m201dw printer, and while I can print wirelessly from my desktop wired to the router, I can't use AirPrint even though it is advertised as supporting it.
When I try to print a ...
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AirPrint printer sharing using Apple TV
I have a WiFi printer that does not support AirPrint. Currently, I use a linux system with CUPS to share that printer to my iOS devices. I'm thinking about replacing this linux box with an Apple TV ...
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Auto Airprinting
I'm mostly a windows/android user, but I have a new device that works best with airprinting, so please bear with me.
I'm looking to do some 'auto-airprinting'. Basically, what I ultimately what to ...
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Not able to open print setup in my mac. I use OS X EI Captain 10.11.1
I am not able to open print setup.
When I Open Print Queue, i get the following screen
I am not even able to given double sided printout.
Please help me out
Basically, I want to give back to back ...
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Does an iOS app to convert PDF to grayscale PDF exists?
As you probably knows AirPrint doesn't have an option for grayscale or B&W printing.
My printer doesn't have a setting to print in grayscale.
Is there any iOS app that converts a PDF to a ...
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iOS contacts app that can print data from vCards
Is anyone aware of an iOS app that can sync with CardDav to get a contact list and can then print off a nicely formatted contact card?
Basically, I want to be able to print information for referrals ...
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How can I list the IP addresses of all the AirPrint printers on a network?
I am trying to make a list of all AirPrint printers on the network at a school. We have many of them because of all the classroom and office printers, but they have not been set up with meaningful ...
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Print Servers to Share Printer to AirPrint for iPads
I am trying to use the Office Edition of xPrint to create virtual printers that would allow print jobs to be routed to different paper bins on my Xerox Colorqube 8870. It has 2 extra trays (4 total). ...
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Can't print in fast / draft when connected to printer over wifi, but can when connected via usb
Summary: The fast/draft printing option is not available when connected over WiFi, but works with USB. (Editor Note: seems to effect many printers from both Canon an other manufacturers)
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Which printer software driver should I use?
When adding a printer in OS X, and assuming the printer is AirPrint enabled, which driver should I use: 1. the AirPrint driver or 2. the CUPS driver for that specific printer?
My assumption is that ...
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iOS printing without AirPrint
I have HP Laserjet 1020 connected to Airport Express and, after installing HP drivers, can print from MacBook Air. But there is no way to print from iOS devices because they need AirPrint compatible ...
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How does AirPrint (on iOS) decide what printer settings to use, and can I change them?
I just got my first proper AirPrint printer (the Canon PIXMA 7120).
Like all printers, it has a ton of different settings for print quality, etc, and when you print from OSX, you get a print dialogue ...
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AirPrint and Apple Configurator
I have a small office setup where I control certain functionality of a set of iPads. One of the things I need to do is to be able to allow a set of iPads to AirPrint, while keeping others from doing ...
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Sharing a Printer from a Mac to AirPrint
While I am aware that you can use handyPrint for this.. you have to pay for it to keep using it.. and I have no Paypal or Credit Cards.
Does anyone know a method so when a Printer is shared on your ...
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Implementing AirPrint with DNS-SD
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I'm trying to implement AirPrint through static DNS, like documented on http://dns-sd.org/ServerStaticSetup.html. The iPad gets the dns search domain "lan" through DHCP, and I verified ...
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How do i find a printer which supports wireless printing from the iPhone?
I am looking to purchase a printer, but more fundamentally, I don't know what features or technology translate into easy printing from my iPhone. How can I determine which printers do or do not work ...
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AirPrint doesn't work with router that has DD-WRT installed
Years ago, AirPrint worked in my house on my current printer. It's an HP Photosmart Premium and it absolutely does support AirPrint.
Then a year or two ago, I installed DD-WRT on my Linksys WRT160N ...
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iOS or Airprint receipt printers?
Apple stores print receipts from their iPod touch credit card readers. They probably use a custom solution with a server backend.
Square has a few wireless receipt printers it can work with.
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Are there any AirPrint compatible print servers?
We have several printers here at home, and I am thinking about enabling AirPrint. I'm not interested in driver hacks, since they often require a computer to be running with a shared printer.
I am ...
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What are the networking requirements for AirPrint?
I'm trying to get AirPrint setup at work. I've used it at home with AirPrint Activator with no problems. But it doesn't seem to work on my work network.
I suspect our network is too locked down to ...
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Solution for Airprint with a router that is not Bonjour compatible
I'm trying to troubleshoot remotely for my mother and her iPad. I sent her a Canon Airprint-compatible printer which is visible/usable on her wireless network by a desktop PC and a netbook, but not ...
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Is there a setting for black and white printing from iOS?
I have a color printer that supports airprint but I don't want to waste the color toner on random docs. Is there a setting in iOS (iPhone, iPod, iPad) that would allow me to override and print black ...
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Airprint on older HP Printer (Color LaserJet 2600N)
My parents have both recently gotten iPads, and have found that our networked laser printer, a HP Color LaserJet 2600N doesn't seem to support airprint. Is there any way to upgrade the printer to ...
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Enable AirPrint with a router?
Excuse me for being completely confused about how AirPrint works. I'm aware of AirPrint activator on a PC. But is there a way to use a generic router (or Airport base station/Time Capsule) to attach ...
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Is there a black&white option for color printer when using air print?
airprint is pretty cool. On my Mac and PC I could setup a separate profile to use my color printer in black&white mode. Is it possible to do the same when using air print from iphone/ipad?
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How can I implement AirPrint using any mac-served printer using this "DNS-SD" configuration?
AirPrint is a function on iOS that allows you to print from your iPad (or whatever) to certain wireless printers. Sadly, there are only a dozen or so compatible printers.
However, on the article on ...
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Can I get my iPhone to AirPrint to my HP Officejet 6500 E709n
I have an HP Officejet 6500 E709n. It is not the exact model that is listed as "AirPrint" compatible. Is there a way to get it to work any way?
I would love to be able to print from my iPhone.
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Printopia (AirPrint): turn it on/off via command line?
I love Printopia - this allows my iDevices to print to a printer attached to my Mac. The problem is I usually don't leave it on all the time. Whenever I want to print from my phone, I'd turn it on via ...
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How to enable AirPrint on iPod Touch after iOS 4.2 Upgrade?
I have an iPod Touch (Model MC086FD) and upgraded to iOS 4.2.1 - all works fine. But I do not find the AirPrint Software on the iPod. Can I install it? How do I make my iPod print (emails etc.) when ...
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