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Just had a new epsom 215 priner and have it connected to my computer but am unable to get it working with my Ipad as the Ipad says I do not have it connected to Wifi
How do I do this as there does not have any clear instructions for it.
How do I do this as there does not have any clear instructions for it.
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Let's start with the obvious. IS your iPad actually communicating with your router. (i.e. can you browse the web and send emails with it). If not the problem would seem to have nothing to do with your printer; you just need to enable the wi-fi connection.
Assuming that there's a wi-fi connection , does your printer support AirPrint? (If the '215' in your post means 'XP-215', then the answer is 'Yes'). What happens when your iPad scans for an AirPrint printer?
Assuming that there's a wi-fi connection , does your printer support AirPrint? (If the '215' in your post means 'XP-215', then the answer is 'Yes'). What happens when your iPad scans for an AirPrint printer?
Thanks to all who are trying to help me. It is an epson XP -212 and I have it set up by cable to my desktop computer and now how to enable it to print from my Ipad. when I set up my Ipad there was a wireless connection to make and am wondering if there is a connection with the printer to set up.
How do I scan to see if it is enabled
Struggling with this
How do I scan to see if it is enabled
Struggling with this
Now I'm confused!
Your original post suggested that your printer is the XP-215, which DOES support AirPrint. You've now said that it's the XP-212, which does NOT support AirPrint:
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So (if it's actually the XP-212) you CAN'T print from your iPad using Apple's own (AirPrint) software.
However the XP-212 DOES support Epson iPrint. That means that you need to have the necessary app installed on your iPad:
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So (still assuming that you've got the XP-212) my next question has to be 'Have you actually installed that app'?
Your original post suggested that your printer is the XP-215, which DOES support AirPrint. You've now said that it's the XP-212, which does NOT support AirPrint:
http://
So (if it's actually the XP-212) you CAN'T print from your iPad using Apple's own (AirPrint) software.
However the XP-212 DOES support Epson iPrint. That means that you need to have the necessary app installed on your iPad:
https:/
So (still assuming that you've got the XP-212) my next question has to be 'Have you actually installed that app'?
sorry my mistake it is an XP215 and to have given you so much trouble.
I have done nothing about apps as yet. Should I be telling my printer my wifi details which would agree with my Ipad. If so please help again.
I think I am a bit thick on this ---spent all day and on the point of givin up so would appreciate any help
I have done nothing about apps as yet. Should I be telling my printer my wifi details which would agree with my Ipad. If so please help again.
I think I am a bit thick on this ---spent all day and on the point of givin up so would appreciate any help
According to the Epson website (as I read it), your printer can only be connected to other devices EITHER using a USB cable OR wirelessly. (i.e. you can't have it configured to print from your computer via USB and from your iPad wirelessly):
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So you will have to change the connection between your PC and the printer to a wireless one. NB: That doesn't require your PC to be wireless-enabled. As long as it's connected to your router (e.g. by an ethernet cable), that's fine. Your PC then sends the print message to the router, which then sends it wirelessly to the printer.
However it can't do that until the printer has 'found' your router and established a connection to it. (Once it's done that then, since your iPad can already 'see' your router, you can print from either device). But this is where things get tricky (because Epson has a totally pathetic website). The Setup Guide for your printer simply tells readers to follow the instructions in the Network Guide (as does the User Manual for your printer) but the Network Guide isn't even on the website. (Even if it was, I wouldn't trust it. The last time I located a Network Guide on that website it was for totally the wrong printer anyway!)
So you need to look at the documentation which came with the printer to see if you've got the Network Guide. (NB: It might not be on paper; it could be on the CD). You then need to use it to ensure that your printer can see your router. (NB: Remove the USB cable to your PC first). Then you need to change the printer settings on your PC, so that it uses a wireless connection instead of a USB one. Everything should then be fine (but it's hard typing with my fingers crossed!)
I suspect that you might find yourself in need of a bit of further help though, and (since I can't read the Network Guide for myself) I probably won't be able to provide it. So you might need to phone Epson UK Support on 0871 423 7766 (10p per min, 0900-1730, Mon-Fri). If you'd rather not use an 0871 number, try 01442 261144.
The key thing to remember though is that everything needs to go via your router. Your iPad is (it seems) already communicating with your router. Your desktop needs to lose the USB connection to the printer, and to talk to your router via its ethernet cable (or wirelessly if that's how it's set up). Finally your printer needs to 'talk' to the router as well, which is the part that the Newtwork Guide should tell you how to set up.
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So you will have to change the connection between your PC and the printer to a wireless one. NB: That doesn't require your PC to be wireless-enabled. As long as it's connected to your router (e.g. by an ethernet cable), that's fine. Your PC then sends the print message to the router, which then sends it wirelessly to the printer.
However it can't do that until the printer has 'found' your router and established a connection to it. (Once it's done that then, since your iPad can already 'see' your router, you can print from either device). But this is where things get tricky (because Epson has a totally pathetic website). The Setup Guide for your printer simply tells readers to follow the instructions in the Network Guide (as does the User Manual for your printer) but the Network Guide isn't even on the website. (Even if it was, I wouldn't trust it. The last time I located a Network Guide on that website it was for totally the wrong printer anyway!)
So you need to look at the documentation which came with the printer to see if you've got the Network Guide. (NB: It might not be on paper; it could be on the CD). You then need to use it to ensure that your printer can see your router. (NB: Remove the USB cable to your PC first). Then you need to change the printer settings on your PC, so that it uses a wireless connection instead of a USB one. Everything should then be fine (but it's hard typing with my fingers crossed!)
I suspect that you might find yourself in need of a bit of further help though, and (since I can't read the Network Guide for myself) I probably won't be able to provide it. So you might need to phone Epson UK Support on 0871 423 7766 (10p per min, 0900-1730, Mon-Fri). If you'd rather not use an 0871 number, try 01442 261144.
The key thing to remember though is that everything needs to go via your router. Your iPad is (it seems) already communicating with your router. Your desktop needs to lose the USB connection to the printer, and to talk to your router via its ethernet cable (or wirelessly if that's how it's set up). Finally your printer needs to 'talk' to the router as well, which is the part that the Newtwork Guide should tell you how to set up.
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