iPhone Says “No Printer Found”? Here’s How to Fix It
- Ben
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
One of the most common printer problems I see at NeedBen Computer Support is when an iPhone suddenly can’t find a printer that was working perfectly before. The good news is that the issue is usually easy to fix.
Step 1: Make Sure Your iPhone and Printer Are on the Same Wi-Fi Network
Apple’s AirPrint feature requires that your iPhone and printer be connected to the same network. If your router broadcasts both a 2.4 GHz and a 5 GHz network, the printer may be connected to one network while your iPhone is connected to the other. This can prevent the printer from appearing on your iPhone.
Open Wi-Fi settings on your iPhone and confirm that you’re connected to the same network as the printer.
Step 2: Select the Printer Again
When printing from an iPhone, tap the Share button and choose Print. If you see “No Printer Selected,” tap it and allow the iPhone to search for available printers. Once your printer appears, select it and try printing again.
Step 3: Restart Everything
If the printer still doesn’t appear:
Turn off the printer.
Restart your iPhone.
Restart your Wi-Fi router.
Turn the printer back on.
This refreshes the network connection and often resolves AirPrint issues.
Step 4: Check for VPN Software
If you’re using a VPN on your iPhone, temporarily disable it and test printing again. VPNs can sometimes interfere with printer discovery.
Step 5: Verify AirPrint Support
Most modern printers support Apple AirPrint, but some older printers require the manufacturer’s app instead. AirPrint-compatible printers can print directly from an iPhone without installing drivers.
Helpful Video Tutorials
If you’re more of a visual learner, the videos below walk through the most common reasons an iPhone can’t find a printer. They cover issues such as:
“No Printer Selected” appearing on the iPhone
AirPrint not finding the printer
iPhone connected to the wrong Wi-Fi network
2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi network problems
Restarting and reconnecting printers and iPhones
Setting up AirPrint for the first time
Before calling for support, it’s worth taking a few minutes to watch one of these videos and try the recommended steps. Many printing issues can be resolved by reconnecting to the correct Wi-Fi network and selecting the printer again from the iPhone’s print menu.
Recommended Videos:
▶ Apple AirPrint: How to Print from iPhone or iPad
▶ AirPrint Not Working? How to bFix It
▶ How to Fix “No Printer Found” on iPhone
▶ HP Printers – Print from iPhone Using AirPrint
▶ Canon Printers – AirPrint Setup and Troubleshooting
Still Need Help?
NeedBen Computer Support provides friendly, patient assistance with printers, iPhones, iPads, Wi-Fi networks, computers, smart devices, and all types of technology issues for residential and business customers throughout Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Sun City, Beaufort, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, and surrounding communities in South Carolina, as well as Savannah, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Rincon, and surrounding areas in Georgia. Whether you need help at home or at your business, NeedBen delivers reliable, personalized technology support designed to make technology easier to use and understand.
Visit NeedBen.com or call 843-321-9269 for assistance.
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