How do you print easily from an iPhone?
Anybody know how to print from an iPhone with AirPrint? I'd like to print some photos but I'm also curious if you can print text messages?
If your printer supports AirPrint, then you can wirelessly print from iPhone. Connect your printer and phone to the same wifi network first. Then, open the document you want to print on your phone, and click the Share option. Tap the Print button, choose your printer, and choose how many copies you want to print.
I’ve never used them, but there are all kinds of third-party apps out there that are designed to solve this problem. It looks like Smart Printer App & Scanner is the most popular, but PrintDirect also seems to have great reviews. Poke around in the app store, I bet there’s already an app for your specific use case.
Some printer brands have a dedicated app that you can download and use. Typically, you just have to connect to your printer through the app, select the document you want to print, and then confirm the print settings.
If worst comes to worst, you can always save the document on your computer or laptop and plug that directly into the printer.
I had to print text messages for a court case a while ago. The best solution I found was to take screenshots of the messages and then print them out individually from the photos app. It’s not particularly fast or straightforward, but it’s the best option I’ve found if you want high-quality images.
A lot of convenience stores like Walgreens or CVS have photo stations where you can plug your phone in and order prints. They even have apps so you can put in orders without having to visit the store.
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Reader Tips from How to Print Text Messages from an iPhone
You can AirPrint by connecting your printer to the wi-fi and then printing from your phone directly. I've done this a lot with my Brother printer but my friend uses a Canon and she loves it, so I'd recommend either one of these printers.
Just know that if you're trying to use texts as evidence in a court case, it's not admissible evidence.
Reader Tips from How to Print from an iPhone to an HP Printer
If you have a VPN set up, your printer may not work properly. Turn off your VPN and try restarting your router to see if that solves the issue.
If you don't see the print option appear, check if your printer needs a software update before it starts working properly again.
Reader Tips from 2 Simple Ways to Print Photos and Documents from an iPhone
If you're printing pictures, take your phone to a store with a photo department. They tend to have cords and kiosks that allow you to select, edit, and print photos on demand.
Try disconnecting and reconnecting your printer to your Wi-Fi network. Sometimes, typing in the password again can help troubleshoot some issues.