How to print from a tablet wirelessly
Learn how to connect your tablet to your wireless printer and the benefits of a Brother wireless printer for your home or office.
Can you print from a tablet wirelessly?
Working from a tablet is a common way to get work done on-the-go for busy people. So why does it seem so complicated to print a document directly from your tablet?
Normally, you have to send yourself the document on email or through social media, log on to a computer, download the document and print from there.
Alternatively, you could connect your tablet to your computer via USB, find the relevant file and print. Both of those methods are slow, long and complicated.
If you’ve found yourself asking ‘can I print directly from a tablet?’, a wireless printer [https://www.brother.co.uk/printers/printers-for-the-small-office] is a great option for you.
Let’s dive into what you need to set up wireless printing for your tablet and how to connect your tablet to a wireless printer.
How do I connect my tablet to my printer?
The first step for setting up your wireless printing is learning how to connect your printer to your tablet.
You’ll first want to connect your wireless printer to a wireless network. Ensure that your tablet is connected to that same network – so, your usual office or home Wi-Fi for both devices.
Now, download any dedicated apps recommended by your printer’s manufacturer to your tablet. These are almost always free to download and use, so you don’t need to worry about paying extra to get the most out of your printer’s wireless functionality. For Brother printers, you can find a list of compatible Brother mobile apps here.
Once you’ve downloaded and installed those, it’s time to connect your tablet to your printer – just search for and select your printer within the application to check it’s ready to go.
What you need for wireless printing
There are a few basic elements you need to be able to setup wireless printing. These include:
- A tablet
- A compatible printer
- Strong Wi-Fi that is connected to both your printer and your tablet
- Any dedicated apps recommended by your printer’s manufacturer
Brother printers are designed for seamless wireless compatibility, to ensure you have a hassle-free experience. Enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with our range of Brother printers.
Step-by-step guide to wireless printing from your tablet
You can learn how to print from a tablet to a wireless printer in three simple steps:
1. Choose to print from your tablet
Once you’ve opened the app on your tablet and connected to your printer, you should be greeted with very clear options. In this case, you’ll want to select the ‘print’ option.
2. Choose where on your tablet you’d like to print from
You can print from a wide range of apps on your tablet, which means you can avoid downloading files in order to print and save even more time. This includes:
- Documents such as PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoints and Word documents.
- Images from your camera roll or saved images
- Documents from cloud services
- Emails
- Webpages
Make sure you preview all printing jobs through your tablet before you send them to your wireless printer.
3. Print from your tablet
Once you’re happy with your document or image, you can print to your desired wireless printer. Just tap the ‘print’ button and your photo or document will print directly from your tablet.
Using Brother mobile apps
If you are looking to simplify your wireless printing even further, the Brother iPrint&Scan and Brother Mobile Connect apps are great ways to streamline your process.
Brother iPrint&Scan is a free app that enables you to print from and scan to your mobile or tablet device. You can use your local wireless network to connect your device to your Brother printer or all-in-one.
Some benefits include:
- Quickly printing your favourite photos, web pages, emails and documents
- Print your documents and photos directly from Dropbox®, OneDrive and Evernote®
- Scan and save scanned images directly to your device or email them
- No computer and driver updates
You can see all our compatible printer models here.
Alternatively, you could try the Brother Mobile Connect app, which allows you to do even more from your tablet, including:
- Print from anywhere
- Manage printing supplies and subscriptions
- Monitor ink and toner usage
- Access exclusive discounts
You can download it on Google Play or the App Store for free.
Troubleshooting common issues
Although Brother printers are highly reliable, there can sometimes be problems that occur when printing wirelessly. Some common issues include unresponsive printers, connectivity issues, or app-related errors.
To help you manage any problems that may occur, we have various options for you to access technical support.
You can either contact our hotline where you will be able to speak to a Brother Support representative or you can live chat with our customer service team on WhatsApp. To find out more about how we can support you to get the most out of your printer, visit our support page.
Why choose Brother printers for wireless printing?
With Brother wireless printers, you can print directly from your tablet easily and quickly. All our products are designed to work at your pace, so you won’t have to slow down workflow by changing devices when you need to print.
Not only are Brother wireless printers convenient, they also include all the features that you know and love in our other printing products. You are guaranteed ease of use, high-quality prints, and robust connectivity options that make your life that bit easier.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for reliable performance and advanced technology, to support you in your printing needs.