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ios 16 airprint

I’m running IOS 16.3.1 - 6th generation iPad won’t print correctly.


Printer is found successfully but only the first couple of inches print then the everything hangs. I have restarted the iPad several times - same issue. I can successfully print from my iMac - so it’s not the printer.


Printing used to work well… seems like an IOS 16 bug.

iPad (6th gen) WiFi

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 9:35 AM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2023 9:59 AM

Check to see if your printer itself has software update available from the Printer manufacturer.


Printer software updates can sometimes be triggered from the printers front-panel controls, an embedded web-server - or via a Mac or Windows PC software utility.


Speaking of personal experience, some AirPrint printers will require occasional software updates to remain fully usable with iOS/iPadOS16.x.

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Mar 2, 2023 9:59 AM in response to Larry_L

Check to see if your printer itself has software update available from the Printer manufacturer.


Printer software updates can sometimes be triggered from the printers front-panel controls, an embedded web-server - or via a Mac or Windows PC software utility.


Speaking of personal experience, some AirPrint printers will require occasional software updates to remain fully usable with iOS/iPadOS16.x.

Mar 2, 2023 2:04 PM in response to LotusPilot

Thanks - I will try that but I’m doubtful


My other IOS 16.3.1 device (iPhone SE 2020) prints fine.


My iPad starts printing correctly - then stops about 2” into the job - it’s like the information in the printer queue is being ignored or deleted - and there’s no end of job indication. I have to cancel manually.


I also can’t post to this forum from my iPad?!?!

ios 16 airprint

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