Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network
You can connect an AirPrint-enabled printer to a Wi-Fi network for wireless printing from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro.
This general information isn't specific to any particular AirPrint-enabled printer. It’s just an overview of the common setup methods. For detailed steps, check the printer's documentation or contact the printer's manufacturer.
If the printer has a built-in display
Printers with a touchscreen or other built-in display (control panel) generally expect you to use that display to select or enter the name of your Wi-Fi network, then enter its password. Check the printer's documentation for details.
If the printer can connect to your Mac via USB
You may be able to use a USB connection to set up Wi-Fi printing.
Connect the printer to a Mac using the appropriate USB cable.
Install the Mac software that came with the printer, and make sure that it includes a printer setup assistant.
Use the printer setup assistant to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. Check the printer's documentation for details.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and Mac. The printer should remain connected to the Wi-Fi network.
If the printer can create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network
You may be able to use a Mac and the printer's own ad-hoc Wi-Fi network to set up Wi-Fi printing.
Install the Mac software that came with the printer, and make sure that it includes a printer setup assistant.
Make sure that the printer's ad-hoc Wi-Fi network is turned on. Check the printer's documentation for details.
From the Wi-Fi menu
in the menu bar, select the name of the printer’s ad-hoc Wi-Fi network. While your Mac is on the printer's network, your Mac won't be able to connect to the internet or other services on your regular Wi-Fi network.Use the printer setup assistant to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. Check the printer's documentation for details. The printer may restart before it connects to the network.
Return to the Wi-Fi menu on your Mac and switch back to your regular Wi-Fi network.
If the printer uses Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If your printer supports WPS, check your Wi-Fi router’s documentation for details about how to add a WPS printer.
Learn more
After the printer is connected to your Wi-Fi network, you're ready to start printing:
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