🚀 Quick Start
Get AirPrint Bridge running in minutes with these simple steps
Share Your Printer
Enable printer sharing in System Settings > General > Sharing
Install AirPrint Bridge
Run the installation script and test with your iOS device
Start Printing
Your printer now appears as an AirPrint option on iOS devices
Why Choose AirPrint Bridge?
The most reliable and efficient way to enable AirPrint functionality for non-AirPrint printers on macOS
🖨️ Universal Printer Support
Enable AirPrint for any printer that can be shared on macOS. Works with USB, network, and legacy printers that don't natively support AirPrint.
🚀 Zero Configuration
Automatic detection of shared printers. No manual setup required. iOS devices discover printers instantly without any configuration.
🔄 Persistent Service
Runs as a launchd
service that starts automatically with macOS. Printers remain available even after reboots and system updates.
🛡️ Secure & Private
No data leaves your Mac. Works entirely locally using macOS built-in Bonjour and CUPS services. No external dependencies or cloud services.
💤 Sleep Proxy Compatible
Integrates with macOS Bonjour Sleep Proxy. Printers remain discoverable even when your Mac is sleeping, providing seamless printing experience.
🔧 Easy Management
Simple install
, test
, and uninstall
commands. Clean removal with no system modifications left behind.
⚡ Technical Highlights
Built with modern macOS technologies for maximum reliability and performance
🔍 Automatic Detection
Intelligently detects shared printers and generates appropriate URF capability strings
🌐 Bonjour Integration
Uses macOS built-in dns-sd for seamless service discovery and registration
🔄 Launchd Service
Persistent background service that starts automatically and survives reboots
🛡️ Security First
No external dependencies, works entirely locally with macOS security features
💬 What Users Say
Join thousands of users who have successfully enabled AirPrint for their printers
"Finally got my old HP printer working with my iPhone! Setup was incredibly easy and it just works."
— Home User"Perfect solution for our small office. All our network printers now work with iPads without any additional hardware."
— Small Business Owner"As a developer, I love how clean and efficient this solution is. No bloat, just pure functionality."
— Software Developer