How to Print Emails From iPhone and Android (Gmail, Outlook & More)

Can I Print Emails Directly From My Phone?

Yes — both iPhone and Android support email printing natively through their built-in print menus. However, native printing works best with AirPrint (iPhone) or a manufacturer plugin (Android). If your printer doesn't support those protocols, you'll need a third-party app to bridge the gap.

Fortunately, apps like iPrinter make it possible to print emails to any printer — including older models, network printers, and USB-connected devices — without brand restrictions.

How to Print Emails From Gmail on Your Phone

Gmail is the most widely used email app globally, with over 1.8 billion active users. Here's how to print from it on mobile:

On iPhone (Gmail App)

1. Open the email you want to print in the Gmail app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the email.
3. Select "Print" from the dropdown menu.
4. A preview of the email opens. Tap the printer icon and select your AirPrint printer.
5. Set copies, pages, and paper size. Tap "Print".

On Android (Gmail App)

1. Open the email in Gmail.
2. Tap the three-dot menu at the top.
3. Tap "Print". Android's print dialog opens.
4. Select your printer, adjust settings, and print.

How to Print Emails From Outlook on Your Phone

Microsoft Outlook is widely used in business environments. Here's how to print from the Outlook mobile app:

On iPhone (Outlook App)

1. Open the email in Outlook for iOS.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (…) at the top-right.
3. Select "Print".
4. In the print preview, pinch to zoom and verify the email looks correct.
5. Tap the printer icon, select your AirPrint printer, and tap "Print".

On Android (Outlook App)

1. Open the email in Outlook for Android.
2. Tap the three-dot menu › "Print".
3. Choose your printer from the system print dialog.
4. Adjust settings and confirm.

How to Print Emails From Apple Mail (iPhone)

Apple Mail on iPhone has the most seamless print workflow for iPhone users, since it's tightly integrated with AirPrint:

1. Open the email in the Apple Mail app.
2. Tap and hold on the email body until a context menu appears, then tap the Share icon — OR — swipe down slightly from the top of the email to reveal the action bar.
3. Tap the Share icon (box with arrow).
4. Scroll through the share sheet and tap "Print".
5. Select your AirPrint printer (or iPrinter for non-AirPrint printers), set preferences, and tap "Print".

For non-AirPrint printers, see our full guide on printing from iPhone to any printer.

How to Print Email Attachments From Your Phone

Printing the body of an email is one thing — but what about the PDF invoice, the Word contract, or the Excel spreadsheet attached to it? Here's how to handle attachments:

Printing PDF Attachments

• Tap the PDF attachment in your email to preview it.
• Tap the Share icon.
• Select Print (AirPrint) or Open in iPrinter for any printer.

For full PDF printing guidance, see our guide on printing PDFs from your phone.

Printing Word or Excel Attachments

• Tap the attachment to download it.
• Choose to open it in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Pages/Numbers.
• From inside the app, use the print function — or share to iPrinter.

Printing Emails Without AirPrint or a Manufacturer Plugin

If your printer is older, a brand not widely supported, or connected via USB or Ethernet, the built-in print functions on iOS and Android may not detect it. This is where iPrinter fills the gap.

With iPrinter, you can:

• Forward emails into the app using the iOS Share Sheet or Android Share menu
• Connect to WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, and network printers
• Print to printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, and hundreds of other brands
• Preview the email before printing and adjust layout

Troubleshooting Email Printing Problems

Email Prints With Broken Formatting

HTML emails with complex layouts sometimes don't render cleanly when printed directly. The fix is to:

• Take a screenshot of the email and print the image instead
• Forward the email to yourself and use a browser to open it, then print
• Use iPrinter's preview feature to check layout before printing

Printer Doesn't Appear

Check that your phone and printer are on the same WiFi network. If you're using a corporate or guest network, firewall rules may block printer discovery. In that case, use Bluetooth or USB printing as an alternative.

Attachment Won't Open

If a PDF or Word file attached to the email won't open, try saving it to your Files app first, then opening from there. Some email apps restrict direct printing of attachments but allow it when the file is opened from a file manager.

The Easiest Method for Printing Emails to Any Printer

If you regularly print emails from your phone, the most reliable workflow is:

1. Install iPrinter on your iPhone or Android device.
2. When you get an email you need to print, tap Share › iPrinter.
3. iPrinter shows a preview of the email and connects to your printer via WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB.
4. Adjust settings and tap Print — done in seconds.

Conclusion

Printing emails from your phone is straightforward once you know the right steps for each app. Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail all have built-in print options, but for non-AirPrint printers or complex attachments, iPrinter makes the process fast and reliable.

If you also want to print web pages, documents, or photos from your phone, our complete mobile printing guide covers every scenario in one place.

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Print Emails in a Few Taps

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