Phone and HP printer are not working together

I can’t get my phone and hp printer to work together

iPhone 13, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 15, 2025 6:57 PM

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Dec 15, 2025 7:25 PM in response to Trehatch

Make sure your HP printer supports Bonjour (mDNS) for AirPrint. Most modern HP printers have this feature.


Check the AirPrint settings in the Embedded Web Server (EWS). AirPrint uses Bonjour, Apple's zero-configuration networking, to automatically discover ...


Troubleshoot AirPrint issues


Extracted from the above HP link.


"Limitations and requirements when using AirPrint

You should be aware of the following limitations and requirements when using AirPrint:

  • Bluetooth or 3G connections are not supported. AirPrint is compatible only via an 802.11 wireless network.
  • AirPrint is a solution for Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.7 and newer. AirPrint is not compatible with OS X 10.6 or earlier versions.
  • iOS AirPrint is a solution compatible with iOS 4.2 or newer, and Apple mobile devices iPad, iPhone 3GS or newer, and iPod Touch (third generation and newer) only.
  • AirPrint is compatible only with printers released in 2010 and newer. AirPrint is not backwards compatible with any older printers, and there is no workaround to enable backwards compatibility with older printers.
  • Any printer that is connected to the USB port of the Mac, PC, Airport Base Station, or Time Capsule is not supported.

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Phone and HP printer are not working together

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