How to add AirPrint to a non-AirPrint printer

In todays time, While there are plenty of inexpensive AirPrint-compatible printers out there, you can already invest in a model that does not support Apple’s wireless printing protocol. Fortunately, adding AirPrint to a non-AirPrint printer is very easy, and inexpensive thanks to a simple Mac app called Useful Print.

Formerly marketed as AirPrint Activator, which works by rotating a printer connected to your Mac in an AirPrint printer shared across your network. Once configured, you will be able to print wirelessly using the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch – or any other Mac. App over any device.

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Because form  this solution it requires your printer to be permanently connected to the computer, it works especially well for users running desktop Macs or MacBooks in ‘clamshell’ mode. In this article, we are working with Samsung ML-1860 series laser printers, but you can use any printer that does not already support AirPrint.

It is also worth noting that Handrint now requires a minimum $ 5 (£ 3.90) donation to use before its 14-day trial period (previously, AirPrint Catalyst was a free app). However, Comprent is the most affordable app of its kind. It reliably processes incoming print jobs and is a breeze to configure.

how to Use or work to add AirPrint

In oder To add AirPrint to your non-AirPrint printer, first go to netputing.com and download 5.5Print. Although compatibility with macOS Mojave has been added to this version, we have found that 5.5.0 for work is fully compatible with the recent McKinery Catalina.

Next, locate the useful Print .dmg file in the download, open it, and drag the work app to your Applications folder. Once this is completed, you can remove the handprint disk image from the Finder app.

After work is copied to your computer, launch Finder, select the application and double-click the handprint icon. If your Mac asks if you want to download an app downloaded from the Internet, go ahead and select Open.

As long as a printer is on and connected to your Mac, you should see that the printer appears in the work app. Then to add AirPrint functionality to your printer, simply turn on the toggle button on the left side of the work. Depending on your security settings, you may be asked if you want to work to accept an incoming network connection – if you see this message, select Permission.

That’s it, your wired printer should now appear as an AirPrint printer on your iOS and macOS devices.

To check if this is the case, find a photo or document on your iPhone, launch To the Share menu, and choose Print. Select Printer and you will be able to print wirelessly using the wireless printer that you have still worked on.

And very important that you Don’t forget that for this solution to work, your printer needs to be switched on and connected to the Mac, and all of your devices need to be connected to the same wireless network. However, you should know that AirPrint is working even when your Mac is sleeping.

You can be able to  try it for free for 14 days, after which a minimum $ 5 (£ 3.90) donation is required to unlock the full license for the app. To configure a license, or to check the status of the app and access its settings, click the handprint icon that resides in your Mac menu bar.

It is Happy Printing! If you want to buy a fully AirPrint-compatible model, have a look at our comprehensive roundup of the best Mac printers. For more related advice read How to print wirelessly from iPad and iPhone.

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