saphire
iPF Novice
Can an IPAD connect on the network so it can share files.
I can see the IPAD when its plugged in but can't share the printer.
I can see the IPAD when its plugged in but can't share the printer.
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Can an IPAD connect on the network so it can share files.
I can see the IPAD when its plugged in but can't share the printer.
saphire said:Can an IPAD connect on the network so it can share files.
I can see the IPAD when its plugged in but can't share the printer.
Tim SPRACKLEN said:You can't share files from a PC in the 'Windows' sense of the word, because the iPad doesn't have a central file system, like a regular PC. But you can send files from your iPad to your PC in a number of ways.
Also, sure, the iPad can print to your printer. If it's AirPrint compatible - see the Apple Website - then you can print directly. If not, you'll need a third party app, such as PrintCentral or PrintNShare, and then you're able to print from your iPad to any printer - either directly via WiFi or via your PC.
Tim
saphire said:Thank you all for your quick responce.
I have set up my computer to share the printer through the network, I have a Canon IP6700 I have also set the printer itself in its own menu to WIFI but still can't get it to print. I have been sending everything from my IPAD 2 to my dropbox so I can print things off. It would be great if I could print directly. Most of the airprint software doesn't see my printer although I have only tried the free versions.
You need to install a third party application on your computer so it will expose your connected printer as an AirPrint device. Google for it, I just can't remember the name...
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Thank you Tim, so they are not visible icons as shown on Apples website. I was looking for the icons on my new IPad and it doesn't have them