How to Print Something from Your Phone Wirelessly?
- Even in our digital age, some documents still require physical copies, and printing from your phone is a convenient way to handle this.
- For Android, you can print wirelessly using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth by selecting the print option directly from your document. iPhone users can use AirPrint for compatible printers or the manufacturer's app if AirPrint isn't available.
- While printers have improved, they still face issues like expensive ink and maintenance. If you need one, budget-friendly options include the Brother MFC-J1010DW, the versatile HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e, or the high-capacity Canon Megatank GX4020.
Many of us prefer to store important documents on our phones for security and easy access. If you need to print a document from your phone but aren’t sure how, don’t worry. This guide will walk you through the process. Printing documents from a phone isn’t something you do every day, so it’s natural if it feels unfamiliar.
You can wirelessly print using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your Android phone, or you can utilize the printer manufacturer’s app. Typically, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are sufficient for most printing tasks.
Printing via Android Wirelessly
To print from your Android phone, follow these steps:
- Ensure both your printer and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or pair them via Bluetooth.
- Open the document you wish to print. Ensure it’s in a compatible file format such as .docx, PDF, or an image file.
Open the document to be printed. - Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and select the Print option.
Open the three-dot menu and select “Print.” - A preview of the file to be printed should appear. Tap the top bar that says “Save as PDF.”
Tap on “Save as PDF.” - Select the “All printers…” option. Choose your printer if it is listed.
Select “All printers…” or your specific printer if listed. - If you selected “All printers…“, your phone will search for nearby printers. Choose your printer when it appears.
Select your printer when it appears in the scan. - Adjust your print settings as needed and print your file.
Printing via iPhone Wirelessly
Wireless printing from an iPhone offers two main options:
- Using Apple’s built-in AirPrint feature
- Using the printer manufacturer’s app
Most of the time, AirPrint will suffice. However, for some older printers or certain models that might not support AirPrint, using the manufacturer’s app is necessary.
↪ Printing via AirPrint
To print using AirPrint, follow these steps:
- Open the document that needs to be printed on your iPhone.
Open the document for printing. - Tap the Share icon at the bottom center.
The Share icon is a square with an upward-pointing arrow. - Scroll down to find the Print option.
Select “Print.” - Adjust the print settings as needed on the next screen.
Set the print settings to your preference. - Tap the Printer option to select your printer.
Tap “Printer.” - Your iPhone will search for compatible AirPrint printers nearby. Select your printer and print your document when it appears.
Select your printer once visible in the scan.
↪ Printing via the Manufacturer’s App
If your printer isn’t compatible with AirPrint, the manufacturer’s app provides a reliable alternative. These apps enable you not only to print documents wirelessly but also to adjust printer settings. Here’s how to print using the manufacturer’s app, demonstrated with the HP Smart app:
- Download the HP Smart app from the App Store.
Download the HP Smart app from the App Store. - Create an HP account and log into the app.
- Connect your printer to the app by following the on-screen instructions.
- Once connected, scroll down and select Print Documents.
Select “Print Documents.” - Import your documents from cloud storage by linking your accounts or choosing a local file. Select your preferred option.
Choose where to import your files from. - Select the file you wish to print.
Select the file to be printed. - A preview of the printed output will appear. Drag the gray line upwards.
Drag the gray line upwards. - Configure the print settings as needed.
Configure your print settings. - Scroll down and tap Print.
Your file will be printed - If the print operation is successful, a confirmation message will appear where the Print button was.
A confirmation message will appear if the print is successful.
