How to Print from iPhone to an HP Printer
Printing from an iPhone to an HP printer is easy with AirPrint or the HP Smart app. The key is making sure the printer and phone share the same Wi-Fi, AirPrint is enabled, and the printer is online. Follow these steps to set it up and fix discovery issues like “No AirPrint Printers Found.”
Prep the Printer
Connect the HP printer to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi using the Wireless Setup Wizard or WPS. Avoid guest networks that block local devices. Print a network report and confirm the status is Connected with a valid IP address. Update firmware via HP Smart or the Embedded Web Server for best AirPrint stability.
Use AirPrint (Fastest)
On your iPhone, join the same Wi-Fi network as the printer. Open the document, photo, or email you want to print, tap Share, then Print. Tap Select Printer and choose your HP printer if it appears. Set copies/options and tap Print. No extra app is required when AirPrint discovers the printer.
Use HP Smart (Recommended for Setup)
Install the HP Smart app from the App Store. Open it, tap Set Up a New Printer or Add Printer, and follow the prompts. If HP Smart cannot find the printer, put the printer into Wi-Fi setup mode (blinking wireless light) and connect a USB cable when prompted so the app can send Wi-Fi credentials. Once added, you can print and scan directly in HP Smart and AirPrint will also work.
Print Directly from Apps
After the printer is added, you can print from Safari, Mail, Photos, or Files: tap Share > Print, select the HP printer, and print. Many third-party apps also support AirPrint via the share sheet.
Fix “No AirPrint Printers Found”
- Make sure the printer and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi and subnet; avoid guest networks.
- Disable VPN or Private Relay on the iPhone during setup and printing.
- Power-cycle the printer and router; then toggle Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
- Verify the printer has a valid IP (network report) and is not sleeping with errors.
- If still missing, open HP Smart and print from there; it can detect printers even when Bonjour is blocked.
Use Wi-Fi Direct as a Backup
If no Wi-Fi network is available, enable Wi-Fi Direct on the HP printer (usually under Wireless settings). Print the Wi-Fi Direct name/password, join that network on your iPhone in Settings > Wi-Fi, then print via AirPrint or HP Smart. Remember to switch back to your normal Wi-Fi after printing.
Keep the Connection Stable
Reserve the printer's IP in your router to prevent offline errors. Place the printer within strong Wi-Fi range and avoid enclosing cabinets. Keep firmware updated and leave the printer on or in sleep so it stays discoverable. Remove duplicate printer entries in HP Smart or iOS if you reconnect after changing networks.
Scanning from iPhone
Open HP Smart, select Scan, choose Printer Scan or Camera Scan, and save or share the result. If the printer scanner is not found, ensure it's on the same Wi-Fi and that no errors show on the panel. Scanning relies on the same AirPrint/Bonjour discovery as printing, so disabling VPN and using the main network helps.\n
Quick Checklist
- Connect the HP printer to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and note the IP.
- Join the same Wi-Fi on your iPhone; disable VPN/Private Relay.
- Print via AirPrint (Share > Print) or set up with HP Smart.
- If not found, power-cycle devices, check IP, and try HP Smart.
- Use Wi-Fi Direct when no router is available.
- Reserve the IP and keep firmware updated for stability.
Follow these steps and you can print from your iPhone to your HP printer consistently, whether you're using AirPrint or HP Smart.