# AirPrint

Last updated: August 14, 2026

This page covers the macOS AirPrint Profile in MDM, enabling administrators to configure wireless printing for managed Mac devices without requiring additional apps. It explains how to set the printer's host name or IP address and resource path, which corresponds to the _ipps.tcp Bonjour record. The page also highlights network reachability requirements — AirPrint printers must be on the same network to appear in System Settings — and answers common configuration questions.

AirPrint lets you print documents, images etc., from your device, without requiring any special app to be installed on the device. AirPrint uses Wi-Fi to faciliate printing, either on AirPrint-compatible printers or non-compatible shared printers, using a computer running macOS, Windows or Linux.

## Profile Description

| Profile Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Host name/IP address | Specify the address of the destination printer, which is to be used for printing |
| Resource Path | Specify the resource path associated with the printer. This corresponds to the **rp parameter of the _ipps.tcp Bonjour record** (*Example: ipp/print*). Learn more about Resource Path [here](https://help.apple.com/profilemanager/mac/5.3/#/apd3B4CF515-B8E6-4876-ACB6-7C72B13E29D1). |

### Important Note about AirPrint on macOS

- AirPrint-capable printers will **only** appear in *System Settings > Printers* if they are **reachable** on your network (for example, on the same Wi-Fi).
- If an AirPrint printer is **not** detected, it will **not** appear in the printer list at all.
- When the printer is reachable, go to *System Settings (or System Preferences) > Printers*, click **Add Printer**, and select the AirPrint-capable printer.
- Once added, you can print immediately via AirPrint.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the Resource Path setting used for?**

The Resource Path corresponds to the rp parameter of the printer's _ipps.tcp Bonjour record (for example, ipp/print) and helps the device locate the correct print queue on the destination printer.

**Why doesn't my AirPrint printer show up on the device?**

The printer will only appear in System Settings > Printers if it is reachable on the same network, such as the same Wi-Fi. If it isn't detected on the network, it won't appear in the printer list.

**Do I need to install an app to use AirPrint?**

No. AirPrint works without any additional app on the device as long as the printer is reachable and AirPrint-compatible, or shared from a computer running macOS, Windows, or Linux.