Using AirPrint
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You do not necessarily need to use a computer for printing photos, e-mails, Web pages, and other documents. AirPrint enables you to wirelessly print from Apple devices such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Macintosh without using the printer driver.
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System Requirements
To use AirPrint, you need one of the following devices with the latest version of iOS:
iPad (all models)
iPhone (3GS or later)
iPod touch (3rd generation or later)
If you use Macintosh, OS X v10.7 or later is required.
Network Environment
Apple devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch/Macintosh) and the machine must be connected to the same LAN.
Printing from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
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To install security functionality in AirPrint, set a key pair and a digital certificate before using TLS.Encrypting Communication of Print Data for Apple Devices with TLS Configuring Settings for Key Pairs and Digital Certificates
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Make sure that the machine is turned ON and is connected to the LAN.
For information on how to make sure, see "Getting Started".Manuals Included with the Machine
2.
From the application on your Apple device, tap 
to display the menu options.
to display the menu options.
Icon shape differs depending on the application that you are using.
3.
From the drop-down list, tap [Print].
4.
Select this machine from [Printer] in [Printer Options].
The printers connected to the network are displayed. Select this machine in this step.
[Printer Options] is not displayed on applications that do not support AirPrint. You cannot print by using those applications.
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Specify the print settings as necessary.
Number of copies
Tap [+] or [-] on the right side of [1 Copy] to set the number of copies.
Tap [+] or [-] on the right side of [1 Copy] to set the number of copies.
[Double-sided] (MF229dw / MF227dw)
Tap [ON] on the right side of [Double-sided] to specify 2-sided printing.
Tap [ON] on the right side of [Double-sided] to specify 2-sided printing.
[Range]
Tap [Range] and [All Pages] or specify the range of the pages to print when printing a document with multiple pages.
Tap [Range] and [All Pages] or specify the range of the pages to print when printing a document with multiple pages.
The available settings on [Printer Options] differ depending on the application you are using.
Available paper sizes differ depending on the application you are using.
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Tap [Print].
Printing starts.
To cancel printing Canceling AirPrint Printing
Checking the print status
During the printing process, the [Print Center] icon is displayed in the list of recently used applications on the Apple device, and you can use it to check the print status. To display the list of recently used applications, press the [Home] button twice.
Printing from Macintosh
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To install security functionality in AirPrint, set a key pair and a digital certificate before using TLS.Encrypting Communication of Print Data for Apple Devices with TLS Configuring Settings for Key Pairs and Digital Certificates
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Add the machine to your Macintosh with [System Preferences]
[Print & Scan].
[Print & Scan].2.
Make sure that the machine is turned ON and is connected to the LAN.
For information on how to make sure, see "Getting Started".Manuals Included with the Machine
3.
Open a document in an application and display the print dialog box.
How to display the print dialog box differs for each application. For more information, see the instruction manual for the application you are using.
4.
Select this machine in the print dialog box.
The printers connected to your Macintosh are displayed. Select this machine in this step.
5.
Specify the print settings as necessary.
[Presets]
Specify the print settings by selecting a preset setting from the drop-down list.
Specify the print settings by selecting a preset setting from the drop-down list.
[Copies]
Specify the number of copies.
Specify the number of copies.
[Two-Sided] (MF229dw / MF227dw)
Select the check box to make 2-sided printouts.
Select the check box to make 2-sided printouts.
[Pages]
Specify the range of the pages to print when printing a document with multiple pages.
Specify the range of the pages to print when printing a document with multiple pages.
The available settings differ depending on the application you are using.
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Click [Print].
Printing starts.
To cancel printing Canceling AirPrint Printing
Canceling AirPrint Printing
You have two options to cancel printing. You can cancel printing from the operation panel of the machine (Canceling Prints), or from an Apple device with the following procedure.
Canceling from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
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Press the [Home] button twice.
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Tap [Print Center] to display the list of the documents to be printed.
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Tap the document you want to cancel, and tap [Cancel Printing].
Canceling from Macintosh
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Click the printer icon that is displayed in the Dock on the desktop.
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Click the document you want to cancel.
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Click [Delete].
Changing AirPrint Settings
You can register information, including the name of the machine and installation location, that is used for identifying the machine. You can also disable the AirPrint function of the machine. Use the Remote UI to change these settings.
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Start the Remote UI and log on in System Manager Mode. Starting Remote UI
Depending on your Web browser, the procedure to start the Remote UI may be different. See the instruction manuals for the Web browser you are using.
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Click [Settings/Registration].
If you are using a mobile device, such as iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, read "click" as "tap" in this section.
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Click [Network Settings] [AirPrint Settings].
[AirPrint Settings].
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Click [Edit...].
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Specify the required settings, and click [OK].
[Use AirPrint]
Select the check box to enable printing with AirPrint. To disable AirPrint, clear the check box.
Select the check box to enable printing with AirPrint. To disable AirPrint, clear the check box.
[Printer Name]/[Location]/[Latitude]/[Longitude]
Enter the name and the installation location information to help you identify this machine when operating your Apple device. This information is useful if you have more than one AirPrint printer.
Enter the name and the installation location information to help you identify this machine when operating your Apple device. This information is useful if you have more than one AirPrint printer.
[Speed/Image Quality Priority]
Select [Speed Priority] or [Image Quality Priority] as the quality mode for printing with AirPrint. This function is only enabled when printing a PDF.
If you change [Printer Name]
If the set [Printer Name] is changed, you may become unable to print from a Macintosh you were using. This occurs because <mDNS Name> (Configuring DNS) for IPv4 is also changed. In this case, add this machine to the Macintosh again.
Printer name and location
[Printer Name] and [Location] are reflected in the following settings respectively:
[Printer Name] can also be set in <mDNS Name> (IPv4 Settings).
[Location] can also be set in <Location> (Device Information Settings ).
Troubleshooting for AirPrint
You cannot print using AirPrint.
Make sure that the machine is turned ON. If the machine is turned ON, restart the machine and see if the problem is solved.
Make sure that the paper is loaded in the machine and the machine has enough toner. Loading Paper Replacing Toner Cartridges
Make sure that no error message is displayed in the machine's display.
Make sure that Apple devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch/Macintosh) and the machine are connected to the same LAN. If the machine is turned ON, it may take several minutes before the machine is ready for communication.
Make sure that Bonjour on Apple devices is enabled.
Others
Checking Consumables on Macintosh
You can display the screen for AirPrint, on which you can not only access the AirPrint Settings but also view information about consumables, such as paper and toner.
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Click [System Preferences] in the Dock on the desktop [Print & Scan].
[Print & Scan].2.
Select your printer and click [Options & Supplies].
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Click [Show Printer Webpage].
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Log on to the Remote UI in System Manager Mode.
To check the machine status or supplies, you can also log on in End-User Mode.
Trademarks
Apple, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Macintosh, Mac OS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.