Printer Not Showing up on iPhone? Here Is the Fix
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Common Fixes
Fix 1: Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network
If your printer and iPhone are connected to different Wi-Fi networks or frequency bands within the same network, they won’t detect each other.
Connect both devices to a single Wi-Fi network with the same frequency band (e.g., 2.4GHz or 5GHz). Your iPhone’s Wi-Fi settings can be managed underSettings>Wi-Fi.
Fix 2: Check AirPrint Compatibility
Apple’sAirPrintfunctionality allows you to connect and print documents or pictures from your iPhone wirelessly. If the printer isn’t showing up on your iPhone, it might not support this feature.
Visit the brand’s support page for your printer or check its manual to verify that your printer supports AirPrint.
Fix 3: Enable Hotspot to Print Using iPhone
If you still can’t detect the printer on your iPhone,set up a hotspotto link both devices together. Before you begin, ensure the Wi-Fi LED is blinking on your printer. Let’s take an HP printer, for instance.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and tapWi-Fi.
Step 2:Select yourprinter nameunder My Networks and enter thepasscodeto connect to your printer.
Tip:Check the printer password by going to the Wireless menu of your printer.
Step 3:Finally, open your desired document to print and clickShareat the bottom left corner.
Step 4:SelectPrint, specify preferences, and tapPrintat the top right.
Fix 4: Restart Your Wi-Fi Router and Printer
Many Wi-Fi routers have a dedicated power switch to turn off and restart them. If there isn’t any on yours, pull its power plug, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in.
Alternatively, restart your router from the connected device by accessing its IP address interface (192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
To restart the printer, press thePower/Wakebutton and tapRestart. If nothing happens, power off its main switch, wait a few seconds, and switch it back on.
Fix 5: Reset Network Settings on iPhone
Lastly, you can reset the network settings on your iPhone to fix the printer not showing up error.
Step 1:OpenGeneralsettings on your iPhone and tapTransfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 2:SelectReset> tapReset Network Settings. Enter your device passcode when prompted.
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Last updated on 06 May, 2024
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