When it was launched, one of the most serious complaints leveled at Apple’s iPad was that there was no easy and effective way to send documents directly from the device to a wireless printer. The officially recommended solution was for the user to sync his documents to his Mac and print from there. Though this is probably the most reliable solution, it can also be quite tedious. Another option is to find a third-party printing app.
How to sync documents from your iPad to Mac for printing
1. Make sure you have the Pages app installed on your iPad.
2. Connect the iPad to your computer using the appropriate USB cable.
3. Open iTunes, then locate your iPad in the source list and select the Apps tab. Scroll down to access the File Sharing Pane.
4. The File Sharing Pane is a centralized location where you can manage the transfer of documents to and from your iPad. To print, transfer the desired document from the iPad to the Mac’s hard drive. Then simply open and print using a device connected to that Mac or a device on the Mac’s network.
5. Alternatively, e-mail yourself any documents you want to print, then open them on a Mac with printer access and print from there.
Printing using apps
1. Shop around. Each printing app works a little differently. When PCMag.com originally reported on iPad printing apps in April 2010, it found few that worked particularly well — and several that didn’t work at all. No doubt this trend has continued as developers continue to bring out new apps.
2. PrintCentral is an app that can be used with iPad, iPhone and iTouch. Its developers tout it as a one-stop-shop for mobile printing needs. MacWorld has awarded it 4 out of 5 mice and EuroSmartz.com has named it its iPad App of the Week. It can print directly to most wireless printers.
3. Whether you opt for PrintCentral or another printing app, make sure to review any instructions carefully to get the best performance.
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