Ever wondered how to print from iPad to HP Printer? This article will guide you along the process of printing your documents or images easily from your Apple devices with or without AirPrint. The article will also guide you through the process of HP Printer Setup (Apple AirPrint for iPad/iPhone).  

How to Print from iPad to HP Printer Wirelessly?

In addition to printing from iPad to HP printer via USB cable, you can also wirelessly send data from an iPhone or iPad to HP printer. It's even better and more convenient to print data from your iPhone or iPad without a USB cable. Now, let's look at how to print from iPad to HP Printer wirelessly.

You may know about AirPrint if you are an iOS user. It is a built-in feature in iPad and iPhone for iOS users to print wirelessly from their device. Make sure that your iPad and your HP printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 

Let's see how to print wirelessly from your iPad to HP printer:

• First you need to open the file or document you want to print.
• Then click on the Share icon and then hit Print.
• Then you have to choose an AirPrint-enabled printer.
• Choose the print alignment, pages and press the Print button. 

How to print from iPad to HP Printer using WiFi Direct?

1. Get the WFI Direct name and password for your HP Printer. You need the following information to connect your phone.

• For HP printers with a touchscreen, click the WiFi Direct icon.
• For HP printers without a touchscreen, press the information button, to print the sheet.
• Once you see the printed sheet, look for the WiFi Direct name and password.

2. On your iPhone open Settings.

3. Then, click on the WiFI icon.

4. After that you need to click on the WiFi Direct name.

5. Enter the WiFi password and click on join. 

6. Then open the document or image you want to print. 

7. Click the print button select your printer from the list and enter the number of copies you want to print. 

How to Setup HP Printer?

How to Setup the printer network connection?   

Make sure your HP Printer and iPad are connected to the same network.

1. On your iPad, make sure the WiFi is turned on and there is a checkmark next to your WiFi network. 

2. Restart your HP Printer, and check the network status. 

• Printers with touchscreen control panel: Open the Network Settings menu to view the status of the network connection. 
• Printers without a touchscreen control panel: The light near the wireless icon is not blinking. 

If your HP Printer does not connect, then continue to the next step. 

3. Place your HP Printer within the range of the Wi-Fi signal and connect to the network. 

• Printers with a touchscreen control panel: First, open the Network Settings select Wireless Setup Wizard, and then select the network name and enter the password.
• Printers without a touchscreen control panel: Press and hold the Wireless button for 2-3 seconds till the light starts to flash. Then within a few minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the wifi router to begin the connection process. Once the network connection is complete, the light stops to blink. 
• Open Settings on your iPhone. This icon looks like a few gears on a light grey background.

How to Print from iPad to HP Printer?

Print documents and web pages from your Apple apps that support printing.

• Turn on your HP Printer, cartridges are installed properly and the paper is loaded in the correct paper tray. 
• Open the file you want to print and tap the Share the icon. 
• Scroll down the screen and select the Print option from the list.
• Then select your HP Printer model choose the print settings and hit the Print button.

How to print from iPad to HP Printer using Apple AirPrint

Apple AirPrint is an integrated print driver that enables printing from an iPad to many HP Printers.

Configure the Printer's Network Link

• Ensure that your HP Printer and your Apple device (iPad) share the same wireless network connection.
• Also ensure that the WiFi is enabled on your iPad and that the box next to the name of your local WIFi network is also checked. If you are connected to a different WiFi network, tap on your network's name to connect it.
• Restart your HP Printer and then check the network connection. To view the network connection status, tap the Wireless icon or access the Network Settings.
• Then make sure that the light next to the wireless icon is not blinking on printers without a touch screen control panel. If your HP Printer is not connected, proceed to these steps:
• Connect your HP Printer to the network by placing it within the range of a WiFi signal.
• Touchscreen-enabled control panels for printers: First open the Wireless Settings, then select the Wireless Setup Wizad and follow the on-screen instructions to enter the name and password of the network. 
• Without touchscreen-enabled control panels for printers: Press and hold the Wireless button for a few seconds or until the wireless indicator light begins to flash. Press and hold the WPS button on the router for 2-3 minutes to initiate the connection process. Once the connection is complete your HP printer's wireless indicator stops flashing.
• HP Deskjet 6000 and 6400, ENVY 6000 and 6400, and Tango Printers. Press and hold the power buttons on the back of your HP Printer for a few seconds until the blue bar begins to flash. Then press and hold the WPS button on the WiFi router for 2-3 minutes to begin the connection process. Once the connection is complete, the blue bar stops flashing.

iPad Printing

Print your files, documents, and images from compatible iPad and iPhone applications.

• Make sure your HP Printer is turned on, ink cartridges are installed properly and paper is correctly loaded in the input tray.
• Open the document or image you wish to print and click the Share icon.
• Scroll down and click on the print option.
• Then select your HP Printer and also adjust the print settings like adjusting paper size, and number of copies. Click the Print.

How to print from iPad to HP Printer without Apple AirPrint

How to print from iPad to HP Printer via Bluetooth

Bluetooth offers wireless printing for HP printers that lack AirPrint compatibility, Enabling you to print directly from an iPad to HP Printer without relying on a WiFi connection.

Follow the steps below to print from iPad to HP Printer via Bluetooth:

• First, turn on your HP printer and enable Bluetooth.
• To enable Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings and turn on Bluetooth.
• Next, you will see your HP Printer in the list of available devices.
• Then click on your HP Printer to connect.
• After that, open the file or image you want to print.
• Click the Share icon and select Print.
• Select your HP Printer.
• Then adjust the print settings and tap the Print option.

How to print from iPad to HP Printer via HP Smart App  

In addition to Bluetooth, you can also print from your iPad to an HP printer using the HP Smart App.

Follow the steps on how to do it:

• First, open the HP Smart app and then sign in to your HP account.
• Then see your printer's name in the list of available devices.
• If you do not see your printer, tap the '+' button to add it.
• After that, select your HP printer and follow the on-screen instructions to connect it to your iPad.
• Click the Share icon and select HP Smart App.
• Then, you have to adjust the print settings accordingly and click Print.

How to print from iPad to HP Printer via USB Connectivity?

No Bluetooth or HP Smart App? No problem! Still, you can print from your iPad to an HP printer using a USB cable.

If you want to print from  your iPad or iPhone to your HP printer using a USB cable, then you must have the following:

1. An HP Printer
2. A USB cable
3. Your iPad

Follow these steps to print via USB cable:

• Plug your iPad into your HP Printer using the USB cable.
• Open the file you want to print from your iPad.
• Tap on the Share icon and select Print.
• Choose your HP Printer from the list of printers and click the Print button.
• Your document will start printing.

How to Print from iPad to HP Printer with Computer

To print from iPad to HP printer with a computer, you can use AirPrint, which enables wireless printing from iOS devices to AirPrint-compatible printers. However, if your HP printer isn't AirPrint-compatible or if you want to print with a computer, you can set up your computer as a mediator print server. Here's how you can do it:

1. Ensure Printer Sharing on Your Computer:
   • Make sure your HP printer is connected to your computer either via USB or over the network.
   • Enable printer sharing on your computer. Here's how to do it on different operating systems:
     • Windows: Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers. Right-click on your printer and select "Printer Properties." In the Sharing tab, check "Share this printer," and give it a share name.
     • Mac: Go to System Preferences > Sharing. Check the "Printer Sharing" option.
2. Connect iPad and Computer to the Same Network:
   • Both your iPad and computer need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Share Printer on Your Network:
   • After enabling printer sharing on your computer, ensure that it's accessible on your local network. 
4. Install a Printing App on Your iPad:
   • Install a printing app on your iPad that allows printing to network printers. 
5. Print from iPad:
   • Open the document or image you want to print on your iPad.
   • Then tap the "Share" button. 
   • Now choose the printing app you installed earlier.
   • Then follow the app's instructions to select the printer. Your computer-shared printer should appear in the list of available printers.
   • Next select the printer and adjust any print settings if necessary.
   • Finally tap "Print" to send the document to the printer.
6. Print from Computer:
   • If you're printing from an app on your computer, simply select the shared printer as you would any other printer on your system.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have shown you how to print from iPad to HP printer with AirPrint or without AirPrint. Whether you go for Bluetooth, HP Smart App or even using a USB cable. So, choose the method according to you and enjoy the smooth printing from your iPad to your HP Printer.

Also Read: How to Reset HP Printer Default Password

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I print directly from my iPad to my HP printer?

You can directly print from iPad to HP Printer using AirPrint:

• First open the app you want to print from.
• Then click on the app's Share button and tap the print option.
• Then click the OK button to get a print.

How do I print from my iPad to my HP printer without AirPrint?

• First open your printer's app on your mobile device or computer.
• Then turn on the printer's WiFi.
• After that go to the phone's Settings and click WiFi.
• Now locate your printer under other networks and click on it.
• Then tap on the document or image you want to print and click on the Share icon.

Why my HP printer is unable to print from my iPad?

If your HP printer is unable to print from your iPad then you have to check the following:

• Make sure that the iPad and the printer are connected to the same network.
• Check the WiFi connection and refresh it.

• On your device, open Settings, go to the Wi-Fi networks and then choose a network.
• In the network menu, click on your printer name and click the OK button to connect.  

Why isn't my iPad connecting to my HP printer for printing?

If your iPad does not connect to your HP printer for printing, ensure that both the iPad and the printer are connected to the same WiFi network. If they are, restart both devices and try to connect again. Still experiencing difficulty, try updating your printer's firmware or resetting its network settings.