- A Wi-Fi printer that's turned on
- Your phone on the same Wi-Fi network as the printer
- About 5 minutes
Check the Wi-Fi
Your phone and printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Printing over public hotspots won't work.
iPhone or iPad: use AirPrint
📱 iPhone / iPad: Open the photo, email or document. Tap the Share button (or Actions), then Print. Tap No Printer Selected, choose your printer, set copies and pages, then tap Print.
🤖 Android: Open the item and tap Menu (often ⋮) or Share > Print. Tap the printer name at the top, pick your printer, then tap the print button. Android's Default Print Service works with Mopria-certified printers.
Printer not showing up?
Restart the printer and your phone, and confirm the Wi-Fi. On Android, check Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing (names vary) and make sure a print service is on. The printer maker's free app is another option.
Cancel a print job
iPhone: open the App Switcher and tap Print Center, then Cancel Printing. Android: look for the print job in your notifications or the print service; the steps vary by phone.
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