AirPrint uses the Bonjour networking technologies to discover and communicate directly with AirPrint-enabled printers on the same Wi-Fi network. Additionally, iOS devices can use AirPrint to print to printers shared by a Mac OS X computer or a desktop PC.
AirPrint
AirPrint is an Apple technology that lets you create full-quality printed output without the need to download or install drivers. AirPrint is built in to many printer models from most popular printer manufacturers. Just select an AirPrint printer on your local network and print from your favorite iOS or OS X app.
iOS requirements
To print from your iOS device using AirPrint, you need one of the following devices using the latest version of iOS:
- iPad (all models)
- iPhone (3GS or later)
- iPod touch (3rd generation or later)
OS X requirements
To print from your Mac using AirPrint, you need the following:
- OS X Lion or later
- an AirPrint printer
Printers not listed in this article are not supported by AirPrint. A Wi-Fi capable AirPrint printer must be connected to the same home Wi-Fi network as the iOS device or Mac. See this article for an overview on connecting a Wi-Fi capable printer to your Wi-Fi network.
Tip: Many AirPrint printers are available from the Apple Online Store.
Important: Some AirPrint printers listed in this article will require a firmware update out of the box to become AirPrint-enabled. See the manufacturer's documentation or website for details

