📱 How to Print from Your Phone: Android and iPhone Guide (2025 Edition)
Gone are the days when printing meant transferring files to a computer. In 2025, printing directly from your phone—whether it’s a document, photo, or boarding pass—is easier than ever. Whether you’re using Android or iPhone, this guide from Printij123 Solutions will show you exactly how to print in a few simple steps.
📲 Why Print from Your Phone?
- It’s fast and convenient
- You can print on the go
- Most modern printers support mobile printing
- Great for homes, students, or small offices
🔧 Before You Begin: What You’ll Need
✅ A wireless printer that supports mobile printing
✅ Your phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer
✅ The correct app (HP Smart, Canon PRINT, Epson iPrint, etc.)
📱 How to Print from an iPhone (iOS)
🔹 Option 1: Using AirPrint (No App Needed)
Steps:
- Open the document, photo, or email you want to print.
- Tap the Share icon.
- Tap Print.
- Select your AirPrint-enabled printer.
- Choose the number of copies and tap Print.
Note: AirPrint works with most major brands (HP, Brother, Canon, Epson).
🔹 Option 2: Using a Printer App
For more features, download your printer’s app from the App Store:
- HP Smart
- Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
- Epson Smart Panel
- Brother iPrint&Scan
These apps let you scan, manage ink levels, and access cloud files directly.
🤖 How to Print from Android
🔹 Option 1: Use the Default Print Feature
- Open the file (PDF, doc, image, etc.)
- Tap the three-dot menu or Share icon.
- Select Print.
- Choose your wireless printer.
- Adjust settings and tap Print.
🔹 Option 2: Use Your Printer’s App
Download from Google Play:
- HP Smart
- Epson iPrint
- Brother iPrint&Scan
- Canon PRINT
- Samsung Mobile Print (older printers)
These apps offer advanced features like scanning, duplex printing, and cloud access (Google Drive, Dropbox).
🌐 Need to Print Remotely?
Apps like HP Smart and Google Cloud Print alternatives (e.g., Mobility Print by PaperCut) allow you to send print jobs to your home printer from anywhere — perfect for remote workers or students.
💡 Bonus Tips
- Make sure your printer firmware is up to date.
- Use high-quality Wi-Fi for fast, stable connections.
- Save paper by enabling duplex (double-sided) printing in settings.
- Consider cloud printing for remote access.
🧩 Having Trouble Printing?
If your phone can’t find the printer:
- Restart your phone and printer
- Reconnect to Wi-Fi
- Check for printer updates
- Reinstall the app
Still stuck? Contact Printij123 Solutions for expert setup or troubleshooting—remote or in-person!
✅ Final Thoughts
Printing from your phone should be quick, wireless, and stress-free. With the right app and setup, you’ll never need to open your laptop just to print again.
Need help setting up mobile printing at home or in your office? Reach out to Printij123 Solutions—we’ll get you printing in minutes.
