To print from iPad to HP printer,tap the Share button. Then,select the Print optionandchoose your HP printer.
However, this only works if yourprinter is AirPrint-enabled. Otherwise, you’ll need to download andinstall the HP Smartapp.
But before that, let’s find out if your printer is AirPrint-enabled.
Check for AirPrint on Your HP Printer
First, go to Apple’s officialAirPrint support page. If yourprinter’s name is listedthere, you may confirm it has AirPrint.
Yet, don’t give up hope if your printer’s name is not on the list. Sometimes, printers with AirPrint capability may have been missed, butyou’ll know about its availability at the time of printing.
Even my HP Ink Tank Wireless 410 series printer was not on the list, but it does have AirPrint.
Connect Your iPad and Printer on the Same Wi-Fi Network
I believe you have already connected your iPad to a Wi-Fi network. After that, join your HP printerto the same network.
Here’s how toconnect your HP printer to Wi-Fi. You may also use Wi-Fi Direct on your printer to establish the connection.
If you opt for the second one, refer to this guide on how tofind HP printer Wi-Fi Direct password.
In case you’re using dual-band routers, I recommend you connect both your iPad andprinter to the 2.4GHz band.
This is because most of the HP printers do not support the 5GHz network (only some high-end models might). Having each of them on a different band may cause someconnection issues.
Start Printing
Alright! You’re all set now. Open the document or image that you want toAirPrint using your HP printerand follow these steps:
Alternatively, you may also use HP Smart if your printer is not AirPrint-enabled or theAirPrint does not work. For that, first,installHP Smartfrom the App Storeon your iPad. Then,
