How to Print From iPhone: Complete Guide (Any Printer)
Printing from an iPhone is straightforward once you know how. Here's the complete guide covering AirPrint, printing without AirPrint, and fixing the most common iPhone printing issues.
Method 1: AirPrint (Easiest)
AirPrint is Apple's built-in wireless printing system — no app or driver installation required. Most modern printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, and Lexmark support AirPrint. To check if your printer supports AirPrint, visit apple.com/airprint and search your printer model. To print via AirPrint: open the document, photo, or webpage you want to print → tap the Share button (the box with an arrow) → scroll down and tap Print → select your printer → choose copies and page range → tap Print. Your printer must be on the same WiFi network as your iPhone.
Method 2: Manufacturer Apps
Every major printer brand has a free iPhone app that adds extra features beyond basic AirPrint printing. HP Smart — print, scan, check ink levels, order supplies. Download from the App Store and add your printer. Canon PRINT — for Canon printers, adds mobile scanning and cloud printing. Epson Smart Panel — full control of Epson printers including maintenance functions. Brother Mobile Connect — for Brother printers with added scan and fax capabilities.
Method 3: Printing Without AirPrint
If your printer doesn't support AirPrint, you have two options. Option A — Printopia or HandyPrint: Install this Mac app ($19.99) which makes any USB or older printer appear as an AirPrint printer to your iPhone. Option B — Google Cloud Print alternative: Since Google discontinued Cloud Print, use your printer manufacturer's cloud printing service instead — HP ePrint, Epson Connect, or Canon Cloud Printing Gateway all allow printing from iPhone to non-AirPrint printers over the internet.
How to Print Photos From iPhone
Open the Photos app → select the photo → tap Share → tap Print → select printer → choose photo size and paper type → Print. For best results use photo paper and select the correct paper type in print settings. The iPhone automatically scales photos to fit the selected paper size.
How to Print Emails From iPhone
Open the Mail app → open the email → tap the Reply arrow at the bottom → scroll down and tap Print → select printer → Print. To print email attachments, tap the attachment to open it → tap Share → Print.
How to Print Web Pages From Safari
In Safari, tap the Share button at the bottom → Print → select your printer → Print. To print a cleaner version without ads and navigation: tap the Reader View button (lines icon in the address bar) first if available, then print.
Troubleshooting iPhone Printing
Printer not showing up: ensure both iPhone and printer are on the same WiFi network. Some routers have 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands — your iPhone may be on 5GHz while your printer only supports 2.4GHz. Connect your iPhone to 2.4GHz temporarily to print, or set your printer to connect to 5GHz if supported. AirPrint greyed out: the printer may not support AirPrint or isn't properly connected to WiFi — try turning the printer off and on again.