How to Print From iPhone to Any Printer (2026 Guide)
Printing from an iPhone is one of the most searched printer topics in 2026 — and for good reason. Whether you are trying to print a boarding pass, a document from your email, or a photo, the process varies depending on your printer model and whether it supports Apple's AirPrint technology. This complete guide covers every method for printing from iPhone to any printer brand.
Method 1: AirPrint (Easiest — No App Required)
AirPrint is Apple's built-in wireless printing system built into every iPhone and iPad. No app or driver installation required — if your printer supports AirPrint, printing from iPhone takes about 10 seconds. Most modern printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, and Lexmark support AirPrint. To check if your specific printer supports AirPrint, visit apple.com/airprint and search your printer model number.
To print via AirPrint: open the document, photo, or webpage you want to print. Tap the Share button — the box with an upward arrow. Scroll down and tap Print. Tap Select Printer and choose your printer from the list. Set the number of copies, page range, and paper size. Tap Print in the top right corner. Your printer must be connected to the same WiFi network as your iPhone — this is the most common reason printers do not appear in the list.
Method 2: Print From iPhone to Epson Printer
All modern Epson printers support AirPrint which is the simplest method. For additional features including ink level monitoring and scanning from your iPhone, download the Epson Smart Panel app from the App Store. Open Epson Smart Panel, add your printer by tapping the printer icon, and use the print function within the app. The Epson Smart Panel also shows EcoTank ink levels and lets you run head cleaning cycles directly from your iPhone. If your Epson printer is not appearing for AirPrint printing, see our full Epson printer troubleshooting guide.
Method 3: Print From iPhone to Brother Printer
Brother printers support AirPrint on all models released after 2013. For the best iPhone experience with a Brother printer, download the Brother Mobile Connect app. This free app adds scanning, fax sending, ink or toner level checking, and access to Brother's cloud printing features beyond basic AirPrint. To confirm your Brother printer is AirPrint ready, check that the WiFi light is solid on the printer — a flashing light means it is not connected to your network. See our Brother printer offline fix guide if connection issues persist.
Method 4: Print From iPhone to HP Printer
HP printers are among the most AirPrint-compatible available. The HP Smart app for iPhone adds significant features beyond AirPrint — scan documents using your iPhone camera, check ink levels, order replacement cartridges, and access HP's cloud printing features. Download HP Smart from the App Store, tap the + button to add your printer, and follow the guided setup. HP Smart also works when you are away from home via HP's ePrint service which gives your printer its own email address for remote printing.
Method 5: Print From iPhone to Canon Printer
Canon printers released after 2012 support AirPrint. The Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app adds cloud printing, scanning, and creative photo printing options including borderless prints and custom layouts. Download from the App Store and add your Canon printer to the app. Canon's PIXMA Cloud Link allows printing from Google Drive, Dropbox, and other cloud services directly through the app.
Method 6: Print From iPhone Without WiFi
If your printer does not support AirPrint or you are not on the same WiFi network as the printer, you have several options. WiFi Direct — many modern printers can create their own temporary WiFi hotspot that your iPhone connects to directly without going through your router. Check your printer menu for a WiFi Direct or Direct Connection option. Bluetooth printing — some printers support Bluetooth connectivity. Printopia — a Mac app that makes any printer appear as an AirPrint printer on your network, including older printers without AirPrint support. Manufacturer cloud printing — HP ePrint, Epson Connect, and Canon Cloud Printing Gateway all allow printing from anywhere over the internet by sending a print job to your printer's unique email address.
How to Print Photos From iPhone
Open the Photos app, select the photo, tap the Share button, scroll down and tap Print. Select your printer, choose the photo size and paper type — selecting the correct paper type in print settings is important for best results. The iPhone automatically scales photos to fit your selected paper size. For best photo print quality, use dedicated photo paper and select Photo or High Quality in the print settings. If you print photos frequently, see our best home printers guide for the best photo printer recommendations.
How to Print Emails and Documents From iPhone
In the Mail app, open the email, tap the Reply arrow at the bottom of the screen, scroll down and tap Print. To print email attachments, tap the attachment to open it, then tap the Share button and select Print. For documents in Pages, Word, or PDF format, open the file, tap the Share button or the three-dot menu, and select Print. Most document apps on iPhone have a built-in print option accessible through the Share sheet.
How to Print Web Pages From Safari
In Safari, tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen, scroll down and tap Print. Select your printer and tap Print. For a cleaner print without ads and navigation elements, tap the Reader View button — the lines icon in the address bar — before printing. Reader View strips away everything except the article text and images, producing a much cleaner printed page.
Troubleshooting: Printer Not Showing Up on iPhone
The most common reason a printer does not appear when trying to print from iPhone is a network mismatch. Your iPhone may be connected to a 5GHz WiFi band while your printer only supports 2.4GHz. Go to your iPhone Settings → WiFi and check which network you are connected to. Most printers support only 2.4GHz — if your router broadcasts both bands with the same name, temporarily connect your iPhone to the 2.4GHz band to print. Also ensure the printer is fully powered on and connected — not in sleep mode. If the printer is offline, see our general printer offline fix guide for all brands.