Configuring AirPrint for Mobile Devices

Jamf Pro Documentation 11.16.0
Solution
Application
Content Type
Technical Documentation
Utilities & Services
version
11.16.0
ft:locale
en-US
vrm_version
11.16.0

You can create a configuration profile to configure AirPrint settings on mobile devices in your environment. Deploying AirPrint settings allows mobile devices to connect to wireless printers without downloading any additional drivers or apps.

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Devices in the sidebar.
  2. Click Configuration Profiles in the sidebar.
  3. Click New .
  4. Use the General payload to configure basic settings for the profile, including the level at which to apply the profile and the distribution method.
  5. Click the AirPrint payload.
  6. Click Configure.
  7. Click Add.
  8. Enter the IP address of the printer in the IP Address field.
    Example:

    192.0.2.1

  9. (Optional) Enter the network port for the printer in the Port field.
  10. Enter the resource path of the printer in the Resource Path field.
    Example:

    ipp/printer

  11. (Optional) Choose "Yes" or "No" from the Use TLS pop-up menu.
  12. Click the Scope tab, and then configure the target devices or device groups.
  13. Click Save .

The profile is distributed to the devices in the scope and the AirPrint configuration is applied.