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abookin

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Hi, I'm new to the app store and I'm now sure that I know how to find the apps I want. I have a bunch of document on my Ipad that needs to be printed. Is there a way to print directly from my iPad without using the desktop (laptop)?
 
I have read the iPad 2 manual and followed the printing instructions, but my iPad doesn't find my printer (which is plugged into the TimeCapsule via USB cable, is "shared" in my MacBook system preferences, and i can print on via the network from two other machines). So why can't my iPad see it?
Any help gratefully received.
DB
 
I have read the iPad 2 manual and followed the printing instructions, but my iPad doesn't find my printer (which is plugged into the TimeCapsule via USB cable, is "shared" in my MacBook system preferences, and i can print on via the network from two other machines). So why can't my iPad see it?
Any help gratefully received.
DB

To print from an iPad you need to have an AirPrint compatible printer, if you want to print through your computer to the printer buy the Mac application pritopia (I have it and it works flawlesy but your computer must me switched on).

http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia/

Here's a list of AirPrint printers:

AirPrint works seamlessly with a new generation of wireless printers from HP.

AirPrint-enabled printers
HP Envy e-All-in-One series (D410a)
HP Photosmart Plus e-AiO (B210a)
HP Photosmart Premium e-AiO (C310a)
HP Photosmart Premium Fax e-AiO (C410a)
HP Photosmart e-AiO (D110)
HP Photosmart eStation (C510)
HP LaserJet P1102w Printer
HP LaserJet P1606dn Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Printer
HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1213nf MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1214nfh MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1216nfh MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fn Color Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1525n Color Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer
HP Officejet 6500A e-AiO
HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-AiO
HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-AiO
 
Hi Aygie
Thanks for that. My printer is a Canon, so i will download the app.
DB
 
I use Print Bureau for this and has always worked great, I have a Laser printer from HP which is not wireless and I can print without any issues.
 
Air Print

HI
Solution 1
There is a feature called air print on the new ios softwares, unfortunately you must you one of the printers on the apple site.
If you must send them from you ipad they you can buy one of the compatible printers from http://www.apple.com or from a store. below are the compatible printers for Air Print!

HP Envy e-All-in-One series (D410a)
HP Photosmart Plus e-AiO (B210a)
HP Photosmart Premium e-AiO (C310a)
HP Photosmart Premium Fax e-AiO (C410a)
HP Photosmart e-AiO (D110)
HP Photosmart eStation (C510)
HP LaserJet P1102w Printer
HP LaserJet P1606dn Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Printer
HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1213nf MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1214nfh MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1216nfh MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw MFP
HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fn Color Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw Color Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1525n Color Printer
HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer
HP Officejet 6500A e-AiO
HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-AiO
HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium e-AiO
HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-AiO

Solution 2
If you do not want to buy a new printer then you can just send your documents via email to a computer and then print or put on a external hard drive and take it to a special store to get them printed.

REGARDS

-BEN T
 
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