HP 2510

[Daisylouise]

Hi

I was given a HP 2510 printer.

I do not have internet at home.

Am I able to use a cable from my iPad to the printer to use the printer?

I am not tech savvy so any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you 🙏

[Rachel571]

Hi @Daisylouise 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It’s great that you’ve got a HP 2510 printer! I can definitely help you figure out how to use it with your iPad, especially without the need for an internet connection.

1. Check Printer Type:

The HP 2510 series printers (HP DeskJet 2510, HP DeskJet 2512, etc.) are USB printers, meaning they don’t have built-in Wi-Fi or wireless printing capability. However, you can still connect it to your iPad directly using a USB cable (with the right adapters) and print without needing internet.

2. Connect Your iPad to the Printer with a Cable (Using an Adapter)

Since HP 2510 printers don’t support direct Wi-Fi connections, you can print from your iPad to the printer via a USB cable, but you'll need a specific adapter. Here's how you can do it:

What You’ll Need:

• A USB-to-Lightning cable (this is the cable you use to charge your iPad).
• A USB-A to USB-B printer cable (this is the cable that connects the printer to a computer, usually comes with the printer).
• A Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or USB-C to USB Adapter (depending on your iPad model). This adapter allows you to connect a USB printer to your iPad.

How to Connect:

Get the Right Adapter:

• If you have an iPad with a Lightning port (older models), you’ll need a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. This is available from Apple or online retailers.
• If your iPad has a USB-C port (like the newer iPad Pro models), you’ll need a USB-C to USB Adapter.

Connect the Printer to the Adapter:

• Plug the USB printer cable (the one with the square USB-B end) into your HP 2510 printer.
• Plug the USB-A end of the cable into the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (or USB-C to USB Adapter if you have a USB-C iPad).

Connect the Adapter to Your iPad:

• Plug the Lightning to USB Adapter (or USB-C to USB Adapter) into the iPad.
• The iPad should now recognize the printer.

Printing from iPad:

• Open the document or photo you want to print on your iPad.
• Tap the Share button (this usually looks like a square with an arrow pointing up).
• Scroll down and select Print.
• If your printer is recognized, select your HP 2510 printer.
• Adjust any print settings you need, like the number of copies or paper size.
• Tap Print.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support