Print from iPhone to an Epson printer

Epson printers, especially the refillable EcoTank range, are some of the most popular home printers, and most Wi-Fi models print from an iPhone without extra software. Where it gets confusing is the apps: Epson has two, and which one you need depends on your model. For everyday printing you may not need either.

Three ways to print to an Epson printer

All three options use the same Wi-Fi connection. The difference is what each one adds on top.

	AirPrint (built into iOS)	Epson Smart Panel or iPrint	Printer app
Account needed	No	Epson doesn’t list one for setup; Smart Panel asks for Bluetooth and Location access during setup	No
Cost	Free	Free	Free to download; Printer Pro subscription unlocks unlimited prints, Pro tools and watermark-free printing
Works with	Epson printers that support AirPrint	Smart Panel: selected, mainly recent models. iPrint: others	Any AirPrint printer, any brand
Best for	Quick prints from Photos, Safari, Files and Mail	Setup, ink levels, scanning, copying, troubleshooting	Scanning with your camera, signing, picking pages, notes, web pages and contacts

AirPrint is built into iOS. Anything you can share, you can print.

Epson Smart Panel is Epson’s current app. Epson says it combines several of its older apps into one, with printing, scanning, copying, ink levels, ordering supplies and troubleshooting help. It supports selected Epson Wi-Fi printers, and Epson suggests Epson iPrint for printers that aren’t on Smart Panel’s list. Not sure which applies to you? See Smart Panel vs iPrint.

Printer is our app. It prints to Epson printers over AirPrint with no account, no ads and no tracking. It adds a camera document scanner, signing and markup, page selection, and printing for notes, web pages and contact cards.

Check that your Epson printer supports AirPrint

Most recent Epson printers with Wi-Fi support AirPrint, but not all of them. Some budget ink-tank models don’t — including many L-series models and some entry-level EcoTank models — so check your exact model before anything else:

• Our AirPrint checker takes about 30 seconds.
• Apple’s official AirPrint search lists printers the manufacturer has certified. If a printer isn’t listed, Apple suggests checking with the manufacturer.
• The iPhone test. Open any photo, tap Share → Print, then tap Printer. If your Epson appears, it supports AirPrint.

Connect your Epson printer to Wi-Fi

Skip this if the printer is already on your Wi-Fi.

1. Use the printer’s control panel

   On Epson printers with a screen, open the Wi-Fi or Network settings and choose Wi-Fi Setup (sometimes called the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard). Pick your network and enter its password.

2. No screen? Use WPS or Smart Panel

   Many Epson printers without a screen can join with WPS: press the WPS button on your router, then start WPS on the printer. Your printer’s manual lists the exact buttons. Otherwise, run setup once in Epson Smart Panel. Epson says setup needs your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth and Location allowed.

3. Put your iPhone on the same network

   Open Settings → Wi-Fi and join the network the printer is on, not a guest network. If your router shows separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz names, try the same one as the printer.

Print with AirPrint (no app)

1. Open what you want to print

   A photo, a PDF in Files, a web page in Safari or an email in Mail.

2. Tap Share → Print

   In some apps, Print is under the More (•••) button.

3. Choose your Epson

   Tap Printer, choose your Epson, set copies and options, and tap Print.

For the full walkthrough and what each option does, see how to print from iPhone.

Print with Printer

1. Choose Epson and your model

   On first launch, pick Epson and then your model, such as an EcoTank ET-2850. Printer finds it on your Wi-Fi and confirms when it’s ready.

2. Pick what to print

   Scan a document, or choose photos, files, a note, a web page or a contact card.

3. Check the pages and print

   Select the pages you need, sign or crop if necessary, and tap Print.

Printer is free to download. Printer Pro, a weekly or annual subscription with a 3-day free trial, unlocks unlimited prints and scans, Pro tools like QR codes, and printing without a watermark.

Common Epson problems

• The iPhone doesn’t see the printer. It’s usually asleep or on another network. See iPhone can’t find printer.
• “No AirPrint Printers Found.” Check AirPrint support first, then the network. See fix “No AirPrint Printers Found”.
• The job never starts. Clear it in Print Center and on the printer. See print job stuck.
• Faded or streaky prints. Run a nozzle check from the printer’s maintenance menu or Smart Panel, then print our test page to compare.
• No Wi-Fi router nearby. Many Epson printers support Wi-Fi Direct. See print without Wi-Fi.

Popular Epson printer series

Most recent Wi-Fi models in these series support AirPrint, but always check your exact model.

Series	Type	Notes
EcoTank (ET-)	Refillable ink tank, often all-in-one	Low cost per page; widely sold in North America and Europe
EcoTank (L-)	Refillable ink tank	Sold mainly outside North America and Europe; some budget models don’t support AirPrint
Expression	Home inkjet, including photo models	Everyday documents and photos
WorkForce	Home-office inkjet all-in-one	Often include an automatic document feeder and two-sided printing

You’ll find the model name on the front of the printer and on a label on the back. Run it through our AirPrint checker if you’re unsure.