How to Print from iPhone

You don't need a cable. You don't need to email anything to yourself. iPhone can print directly to your printer over Wi-Fi using AirPrint. Here's how it works and what to do if it doesn't.

Step-by-step print from iPhone

1. Make sure your iPhone and printer are on the same Wi-Fi network
2. Open what you want to print:
   • Photo: open in Photos app
   • Web page: open in Safari
   • PDF: open in Files or Mail attachment
   • Email: open the email
3. Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up)
4. Scroll down in the share sheet
5. Tap Print
6. Tap Printer at the top to select your printer (first time only)
7. Adjust copies, double-sided, paper size if needed
8. Tap Print in the top right

Print a webpage from Safari

1. Open the page in Safari
2. Tap the Share button
3. Tap Print
4. Pinch outward on the preview to make text bigger before printing (or use Reader mode first)

Does your printer support AirPrint?

Most home printers from 2014 onward do. Check the box, the printer manual, or the printer's web interface. Or just try. If it shows up in the iPhone's printer list, it supports AirPrint.

Brands with good AirPrint support: HP, Canon, Epson, Brother (most models), Lexmark.

Why won't my iPhone find my printer?

Almost always one of these:

• Wrong Wi-Fi network. iPhone and printer must be on the same Wi-Fi. If your router broadcasts two networks (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), make sure they're on the same one, or merge them in your router settings.
• Printer asleep. Wake it up by pressing any button.
• Printer not on the network. Try printing a network configuration page from the printer. If no IP is shown, the printer isn't connected.
• Router blocking. Some routers have AP/Client isolation enabled, which blocks devices from seeing each other. Turn it off in router settings.
• Outdated printer firmware. Update via the printer manufacturer's app.

Non-AirPrint printer? Use the manufacturer's app

If your printer doesn't support AirPrint, download the brand's iOS app:

• HP: HP Smart
• Canon: Canon PRINT
• Epson: Epson Smart Panel
• Brother: Brother iPrint&Scan

Print multiple photos at once

1. Open Photos app
2. Tap Select (top right)
3. Tap each photo you want to print
4. Tap Share button
5. Tap Print

Save as PDF instead of printing

From any Print menu, pinch outward on the preview to "open" the PDF. Then tap Share to save it to Files or share via AirDrop, email, or messages. No printer needed.

If printing is slow or stuck

• Open the App Switcher (swipe up and pause)
• Tap and hold on the Print Center (if it's there)
• Cancel the stuck job
• Try again