How To Print From Iphone Without Airprint

Printing documents from an iPhone or iPad is a practical feature for both personal and professional use. 

Whether you're a private user looking to keep a hard copy of an important file or a business professional needing to print a crucial document at work, this guide will walk you through the process of connecting your device to a printer and printing documents from it.

How to Connect an iPhone or iPad to a Printer

There are several ways to connect an iPhone or iPad to a printer:

AirPrint

AirPrint is a built-in feature on iPhones and iPads that allows wireless printing. If the printer supports AirPrint and is on the same Wi-Fi network as your device, you can easily send documents or images to the printer without needing additional software.

Cloud-Based Printing Services

To print from any place or let others print from their devices, you can use a service called ezeep Blue. You can download the ezeep app and make an account to use any printer that is connected to the cloud.

Bluetooth

Some printers offer Bluetooth support, enabling a wireless connection between the iPhone or iPad and the printer. To use this method, activate Bluetooth on both the printer and your device, then pair them. This method is convenient for personal use but may not be ideal for business environments.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct is available on certain newer printers and allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to the printer’s Wi-Fi without needing an external router. Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the printer and connect your device to its network.

NFC (Near Field Communication)

NFC allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to a printer by tapping the two devices together. For this, both the printer and device must support NFC technology.

USB Cable

If the printer lacks AirPrint, a USB connection can work, although it requires a third-party app that supports USB printing. 

You may also need an adapter, such as a Lightning or USB-C to USB cable, to connect the printer. 

However, cloud-based printing services like ezeep Blue often offer a more straightforward solution for printing from a non-AirPrint printer.

How to Print Documents from an iPhone (Using AirPrint)

If your printer supports AirPrint, follow these simple steps:

1. Make sure your printer is on: Check that your printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi as your phone.
2. Find the file: Open the document or picture you want to print.
3. Tap share: Find the share button (a square with an arrow pointing up).
4. Choose “Print”: Select the “Print” option.
5. Pick your printer: Choose the printer you want to use.
6. Change settings (if you need to): Adjust the print settings, like how many copies to make.
7. Print: Tap “Print” to start printing.

How to Print Without AirPrint

If you need to print to a non-AirPrint printer, a cloud-based service like ezeep Blue offers an easy and secure solution. With ezeep Blue, you can print from an iPhone or iPad to virtually any printer, even if it doesn’t support AirPrint or only connects via USB.

Here’s how to connect and print with ezeep Blue:

1. Download the ezeep app from the App Store and sign in or create a new account. If you’re setting up for the first time, you'll also create an ezeep Organization to connect multiple printers and assign them to users if needed.
2. Tap the “Print” button in the app.
3. Choose your printer from the options, either under “All,” “My Printers,” or “Wi-Fi.” If the printer is used for the first time, select the model, or find a similar one if necessary.

For USB printers, you’ll also need to install the ezeep Connector on a Windows PC or server where the printer is connected. After that, you can activate the printer in the app and print from anywhere, as long as the printer is connected to the internet.

Printing Directly from an iOS App Using ezeep Blue

To print directly from your iPhone or iPad using ezeep Blue:

1. Open the file: Find the document you want to print in an app like Photos or Files.
2. Tap share: Find the share button (a square with an arrow pointing up).
3. Choose “Print with ezeep Blue”: Select this option from the list of choices.
4. Find the share button (if it's not there): If you can't see the share button in an app like Email, open the document, tap the small arrow in the bottom right, and choose “Print.”
5. Zoom in and share again: Make the print preview bigger, tap the share button, and choose “Print with ezeep Blue.”
6. Check the settings and print: Make sure the print settings are correct, and then tap “Print.”

With ezeep Blue, you can print to any printer globally, and the app allows you to set default printer profiles for groups, helping streamline the printing process and reduce costs.

This solution is highly flexible and suitable for both individual users and organizations. It also helps businesses optimize their printing processes while reducing expenses.