What is an AirPrint printer? Key information

Many new printer models now support the AirPrint standard, which allows you to print files, such as photos or documents, that are on an Apple device. In this article, we'll show you exactly how AirPrint works and how you can use it to print.

This is what is meant by the term AirPrint printer

AirPrint is a process that is exclusively available for Apple devices such as Mac, iPhone, iPad or the iPod Touch. Here AirPrint has an automatic media selection, various processing options and makes the additional installation of printer drivers unnecessary.

1. AirPrint has been usable since November 2010 and can be used to print photos, documents, emails or web pages.
2. A prerequisite for using AirPrint is, however, that both the printer and the Apple device are in the same WLAN network.
3. To use AirPrint, you need, in addition to a printer that supports the function, also a mobile device with iOS 4.2 or higher or an iPod Touch of the 3rd generation.
4. Since AirPrint prints via the connection to a WLAN network, a wired connection to your printer is not necessary.

How to print with AirPrint on iPhone or iPad

To send documents via AirPrint to your printer and print them, first open the app on your iPhone or iPad in which you want to print. Then tap the "Share" icon in the app and look for the "Print" entry or the printer icon. Tap this and go to "Select printer" to select your AirPrint-enabled printer. Now set the number of copies and other options and tap "Print" in the upper right corner to start printing.