How to connect an iPad pro to a epson v39 scanner
gbeasley
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User level: Level 1 (0 points)How to connect iPad Pro to Epson V39 scanner
Posted on Sep 19, 2026 5:59 PM
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razmee209
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User level: Level 10 (205,348 points)Sep 19, 2026 7:28 PM in response to gbeasley
gbeasley wrote:
How to connect an iPad pro to a epson v39 scanner
Via google search:
You cannot connect an iPad Pro directly to an Epson Perfection V39 (or V39 II) scanner because the scanner is a USB-only device designed exclusively for computers running Windows or macOS
LotusPilot
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User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Sep 20, 2026 2:40 AM in response to gbeasley
First some background information that will help you to understand the issue that you have...
iOS/iPadOS doesn’t support direct connection to a USB Printer. Instead, these devices use a network connection to supported printers typically over WiFi - or if explicitly supported by the printer, a wired ethernet connection. Some printers also support WiFi Direct printing - where the printer creates its own stand-alone WiFi network for printing.
See:
- Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
- Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol. A high proportion of modern printers intended for Home, SoHo and Business environments now support AirPrint. Check your printer model against this list:
About AirPrint - Apple Support
As your printer is not compatible with AirPrint or network connections, there are limited alternatives…
You might consider connecting a non-AirPrint printer to a PC or Mac computer - and install a “helper application” that allows the computer to emulate AirPrint capabilities.
A further alternative is to consider installing a dedicated Print Server Appliance on your network - and connect your USB printer to this. One example is the Lantronix xPrintServer.
The remaining solution is to simply replace your printer with one that is AirPrint capable - this, potentially, being the lowest cost option.
LotusPilot
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User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Sep 21, 2026 2:23 AM in response to gbeasley
You're very welcome.
Ultimately you might still wish to consider replacing your existing printer with something more modern - that supports a wider range of print and connection options. In the meantime, enjoy your new Mac Pro.
gbeasley
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User level: Level 1 (0 points)Sep 20, 2026 8:44 PM in response to LotusPilot
Thank you for all the info and answers
i went and bought a Mac pro so that should solve the issue !!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256360828