Do you want to print documents, photos or web pages from your smartphone to your Epson printer? If yes, then you are in the right place. In this blog post, we will show you how to connect your smartphone to your Epson printer in a few easy steps. Whether you have an Android or an iOS device, you can print wirelessly or with a USB cable using the Epson apps and plugins. Let’s get started.
What You Need to Connect Your Smartphone to Your Epson Printer?
Before we get into the steps, let us first see what you need to connect your smartphone to your Epson printer. You will need the following:
- A compatible Epson printer that supports wireless or USB printing.
- A smartphone that has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled and has enough battery power.
- A wireless router that is connected to the internet and has the same network name (SSID) and password as your smartphone.
- The Epson iPrint app for iOS or Android devices.
- The Epson Print Enabler plugin for Android devices.
- A USB cable or an OTG adapter that can connect your smartphone to your printer.
How to Connect Your Smartphone to Your Epson Printer Wirelessly?
One of the easiest ways to connect your smartphone to your Epson printer is to use the wireless feature. This way, you can print from anywhere in your home or office without using any cables. To connect your smartphone to your Epson printer wirelessly, follow these steps:
- Make sure that your printer is turned on and connected to the same wireless network as your smartphone.
- On your smartphone, open the Epson iPrint app and tap on the printer icon at the top right corner.
- Tap on Search and select your printer from the list of available devices.
- If prompted, enter the password for your printer and tap on OK.
- You are now ready to print from your smartphone using the Epson iPrint app.
How to Connect Your Smartphone to Your Epson Printer with a USB Cable?
Another way to connect your smartphone to your Epson printer is to use a USB cable or an OTG adapter. This way, you can print directly from your smartphone without using any wireless network. To connect your smartphone to your Epson printer with a USB cable, follow these steps:
- Make sure that your printer is turned on and has enough paper and ink.
- On your smartphone, enable the USB debugging mode in the settings.
- Connect one end of the USB cable or the OTG adapter to your smartphone and the other end to your printer.
- On your smartphone, open the Epson iPrint app and tap on the printer icon at the top right corner.
- Tap on Local and select USB from the list of connection options.
- You are now ready to print from your smartphone using the Epson iPrint app.
How to Print from Your Smartphone Using the Epson iPrint App?
Once you have connected your smartphone to your Epson printer wirelessly or with a USB cable, you can print various types of files using the Epson iPrint app. The app allows you to print documents, photos, web pages, emails, cloud files and more. To print from your smartphone using the Epson iPrint app, follow these steps:
- On your smartphone, open the Epson iPrint app and tap on the file type that you want to print.
- Select the file that you want to print from your smartphone storage or from a cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Tap on Print and adjust the print settings such as paper size, orientation, quality, copies and more.
- Tap OK and wait for your file to print.
Conclusion
We hope that this blog post has helped you to connect your smartphone to your Epson printer and print various types of files using the Epson iPrint app. If you have any questions or problems, you can contact Epson support for further assistance. They might be able to help you remotely or send a technician to your location. You can also check out some other helpful articles on our website for more tips and tricks on how to use and maintain your Epson printer. Thank you for reading and happy printing!