Printing directly from your iPhone to your HP printer is incredibly convenient, whether you need hard copies of important documents, memorable photos, or anything else on your phone. Thanks to Apple’s AirPrint technology, the process is seamless and doesn’t require complicated setups. This guide will walk you through the easy steps to print from your iPhone to your HP printer, ensuring you get your documents in hand quickly and efficiently.
What You Need Before You Start Printing to Your HP Printer
Before you begin, there are a couple of things to check to ensure a smooth printing experience between your iPhone and HP printer:
- AirPrint-Enabled HP Printer: First and foremost, confirm that your HP printer supports AirPrint. Most modern HP printers are equipped with this feature. You can usually find this information on the printer box, HP’s website, or your printer’s manual. Look for the AirPrint logo or specification.
- Wi-Fi Connection: Both your iPhone and your HP printer need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This wireless connection is the backbone of AirPrint, allowing your devices to communicate effortlessly. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on both your iPhone and printer and they are on the same network.
Once you’ve confirmed these two points, you’re ready to start printing!
Steps to Print from Your iPhone to Your HP Printer
Printing from your iPhone to your HP printer using AirPrint is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few taps:
- Open the Content You Want to Print: Begin by opening the document, photo, email, or webpage that you wish to print from your iPhone. This could be in apps like Photos, Mail, Safari, Files, or any other app that supports printing.
- Access the Print Option: Locate the Share button within the app. This button usually looks like a square with an arrow pointing upwards . Tap this button to reveal a menu of options. Scroll down the options until you find and tap either the Print button or simply Print. If you are unable to find a print option, the app might not support AirPrint. Check the app’s help section for more information.
- Select Your HP Printer: In the Print Options screen, you will see “No Printer Selected” by default. Tap on this to view a list of available AirPrint-enabled printers on your Wi-Fi network. Choose your HP printer from the list. Ensure your printer is turned on and connected to the network to appear here.
- Choose Print Options: Customize your print job by selecting the number of copies you need, the page range, paper size, and other print settings. These options might vary slightly depending on the app and the content you are printing.
- Print: Once you have configured your print settings, tap Print located in the upper-right corner of the screen. Your iPhone will now send the print job wirelessly to your selected HP printer.
Managing Your Print Jobs
During the printing process, you can easily monitor or cancel your print jobs directly from your iPhone.
View a Print Job
To view the current print job’s status, open the App Switcher by swiping up from the bottom of your iPhone screen and holding in the middle, or double-pressing the Home button on older models. Then, look for and tap on Print Center. 
View print jobs in Print Center on iPhone This will show you the print queue and the progress of your current print job to your HP printer.
Cancel a Print Job
If you need to cancel a print job for any reason, access the Print Center as described above. In the Print Center, tap on the print job you wish to stop, and then tap Cancel Printing. This will stop the print job from being sent to your HP printer.
Printing from your iPhone to an HP printer using AirPrint simplifies mobile printing significantly. By following these steps, you can effortlessly print documents and photos whenever you need them, directly from your iPhone to your HP printer over your Wi-Fi network.
