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SuziK · ‎07-27-2022

Hello!

I recently purchased imageClass MF743Cdw. I was under the impression that I could print to it using my iPadAir 4 or my iPhone even if I had no network. We have no wifi here . . . I just have data on my Apple devices. We will be able to get fiber wifi in a month or so, but in the meantime, is it possible to print with no network?

At one point, I was able to print a couple of things off a jump drive, but for some reason I can’t now.

Is there a way to physically connect my devices to the printer’s USB port to print? Do I need a certain type of cord besides a regular USB plug with my iPhone?

Thank you for any info you can provide. You can tell I’m not too savvy when it comes to understanding networks, etc.

Suzi

rs-eos · ‎07-27-2022

AirPrint requires your Apple devices and printer to be on the same WiFi network. See Apple's Support Article for details.

When you connect your Apple devices to say a Mac via USB, the devices act as sort of a peripheral. Same for a printer connected via USB to a computer. So Apple devices connected to the printer would be like two peripherals connected to each other. Thus, I don't believe that would work at all and I'd actually advise against doing that.

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Ricky

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shadowsports · ‎07-28-2022

Greetings,

Ricky is correct. The devices must be connected to a network. Only other way is from a USB Stick.

~Rick
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