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Installing A Printer

How to add my Canon Pixma Pro-100 printer to my IPad? Preferences are different on IPad and I cannot figure this device install out

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 2:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 3:42 PM

Unlike PC/Mac and other mainstream computers, with iOS/iPadOS you don’t (in fact, can’t) install stand-alone Printer Drivers. Instead iOS/iPadOS devices use a single standard print technology/driver called AirPrint - which communicates with compatible printers.


Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


That said, you may find that your printer manufacturer has an installable companIon App for your devices that extends the capabilities of the built-in AirPrint driver.

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Aug 19, 2020 3:42 PM in response to pattiapplelove

Unlike PC/Mac and other mainstream computers, with iOS/iPadOS you don’t (in fact, can’t) install stand-alone Printer Drivers. Instead iOS/iPadOS devices use a single standard print technology/driver called AirPrint - which communicates with compatible printers.


Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


That said, you may find that your printer manufacturer has an installable companIon App for your devices that extends the capabilities of the built-in AirPrint driver.

Installing A Printer

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