csonni

I've been under the impression that my printer (Canon 9000 Pro) can be used as our network printer when connected to our Airport Extreme Base Station. I just printed wirelessly with my MBP, but, when trying with the iPad, I am told, when selecting printer, that "no AirPrint printers are found." Why would it work fine with my MBP but not my iPad? Am I missing something? Is there a workaround for this? Both are on the same network connected to the printer.

John Clay

AirPorts do not support AirPrint.

You need a printer that natively supports AirPrint, or setup printer sharing on your compatible Mac.

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csonni

That's it. I suppose because only my Mac has the drivers for the printer. Printopia looks like it would fill my need for a network printer for several iPad in the house.

Z06jerry

"Run AirPrint Activator on your Mac to share local and network attached printers to an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 4.2 or newer."

AirPrint Activator v2.0 « Netputing

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rgray

+1. Airprint Activator which works well and is free. Printopia co$t$.........

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csonni

Paid for Printopia last night. Has options to set default paper, etc.