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The iPhone was never designed to print with a cable, but several wireless options are available
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The iPhone was never designed to print with a cable, but several wireless options are available.
Key facts
- Since late 2010, the iPhone and iPad have been capable of AirPrint, which is Apple's wireless printing standard
- Though there are some Android apps that support direct USB printing, none exist on iPhone, a notable disadvantage between Android and iPhone
- The iPhone was never designed to print with a cable, but several wireless options are available
- As anyone who's struggled with a printer setup knows, every model requires a unique set of drivers
Summary
Printers are one of the most maligned and problematic pieces of tech, often serving as a boundless source of errors even when you're positive you've done everything right. Since late 2010, the iPhone and iPad have been capable of AirPrint, which is Apple's wireless printing standard. As anyone who's struggled with a printer setup knows, every model requires a unique set of drivers. Unfortunately, not even apps are able to overcome this hurdle.