{"id":1524,"date":"2018-01-08T07:24:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T23:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seriousmd.com\/blog\/?p=1524"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:13:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T03:13:47","slug":"airprint-philippines-seriousmd-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seriousmd.com\/blog\/airprint-philippines-seriousmd-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 AirPrint Printers Available in the Philippines | SeriousMD"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the things that doctors usually stress about when going paperless for their medical practice is picking out a printer model.<\/p>\n

With SeriousMD, you can practically use any printer you have lying around. Just connect them to the computer. Some of them are already \u201cAirprint<\/b>\u201d capable so that will work for wireless printing, directly from your iPhone\/iPad.<\/p>\n

The issue with there being so many hardware models AND<\/em> brands is that there are bound to be those really bad models out there.<\/p>\n

We sometimes get contacted by doctors about printing problems that refer to models actually 2-5 years phased out already.<\/p>\n

What do we do? We regularly scour buy & sell groups and surplus warehouses to find these old models. We actually end up purchasing them just so we can help diagnose the issue for our users. Most recently, I personally had to beg a guy in a computer cafe to sell an old HP printer to me that I chanced upon in their back-office. He wouldn\u2019t believe me when I told him why I wanted it.<\/p>\n

Though hardware issues are not really part of SeriousMD\u2019s scope, it\u2019s in our service DNA to help as much as we can.<\/p>\n

Over time, we have accumulated enough knowledge for printers from different brands to be able to start recommending some models that perform better than most.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where this post comes in.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is the best printer that will give me the least headache and will work seamlessly with SeriousMD?\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you are mainly using SeriousMD web on your computer, then any wired printer will do.<\/p>\n

But who likes wires anyway? NOBODY!<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s cooler if everything can be done wirelessly, right?<\/p>\n

The Basics<\/h2>\n

Here are the 2 things that you need to know about wireless printing with SeriousMD.<\/p>\n

1. The Printer needs to have \u201cAirprint\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

SeriousMD on iOS (iPad\/iPhone\/iPod Touch) will use the built-in \u201cAirprint\u201d technology from Apple. Many printers today already have this. If you are unsure if your printer has it, please click here to check out the official list from Apple.<\/p>\n

NOTE<\/b>: Some salespeople think \u201cWifi printing\u201d is the same as the \u201cAirprint\u201d feature. It\u2019s not the same. The \u201cWifi Printing\u201d feature basically means that there\u2019s a third party app you use to get this done. Airprint is built into the operating system of your iOS device and that allows you to print directly inside SeriousMD without going out and opening an external app. This enables you to instantly print from anywhere in your clinic, saving you time and making you look cool in front of your patients.<\/p>\n

\"Airprint

The box of the printer will usually show if it can handle AirPrint.<\/p><\/div>\n

2. The Printer needs to be connected to the same network<\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether there\u2019s Internet or not, the printer and device you are using just need to be in the same network. You can grab a cheap router from anywhere nowadays, even your pocket wifi router can work as well.<\/p>\n

Why? Firstly, it keeps the data secure and second, random people won\u2019t just be able to print using your printer.<\/p>\n

How? Just connect your printer to your router. It\u2019s like connected to the wifi network. Just pick the network and enter the password.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s pretty much it and you\u2019ll be able to print now!<\/p>\n

\u2014<\/p>\n

The Printers<\/h2>\n

Our criteria are simple.
\n– It should be compact enough = most clinics will have smaller space to work with.
\n– It should be efficient = prints fast enough, paper feed is great, ink is efficiently used and save energy
\n– It should be reliable = it should be a workhorse that will work day in and day out while saving you time.
\n– It should work with the brand\u2019s app = this is a failsafe measure just in case Apple\u2019s Airprint gets a buggy update. That way, you can still print using the printer brand\u2019s app.
\n– Price is subjective = price will always be dependent on brand perception, quality, availability and features. We might think it\u2019s expensive but it might be cheap for you and vice versa.
\n– It should be available in the Philippines = for now, I will be using Lazada links but it may or may not be cheaper. If it\u2019s there, it\u2019s most likely available in your local computer store or the brand\u2019s store inside the mall.
\n– Note: Some printers can detect and ENFORCE a paper size on their own even if the paper inserted is not the right size. This can sometimes mess up printing. We\u2019re not recommending them here unless we\u2019ve fully tested them.<\/p>\n

\"Canon
\nCanon PIXMA iP110 Wireless Portable Printer<\/h3>\n

To start off the list, I\u2019ll be going with a portable printer that\u2019s popular for the Canon brand. It\u2019s highly compact and you can use a portable battery as well. It\u2019s definitely not cheap and won\u2019t print as much but if your use-case needs it to be portable, then this is the best one we\u2019ve tried so far.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Php 12,695
\nLazada Price: Php 12,150 or click here to check <\/a>
\nPros: Nice photo prints. Very light. Compact & highly portable
\nCons: Expensive printer. Expensive cartridges. Prints a bit slower.<\/p>\n

\"Canon
\nCanon PIXMA MX492<\/h3>\n

Personally, I think a Canon MG7520 would be better than this model but for this price, nothing comes close in terms of features. Obviously, cheap hardware usually come with some sacrifices, specifically, a weak looking build material. Only reason why I\u2019m mentioning this is because of the price.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Php 3,200
\nLazada Price: Php 3,911 or click here to check<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: Can also scan and fax. Compact. Affordable.
\nCons: It feels cheaply made. Printout for photos isn\u2019t as good as other Canon models.<\/p>\n

\"Canon
\nCanon E480<\/h3>\n

The Canon E480 is pretty similar to the MX492 in terms of feature set but the build is definitely more solid so you won\u2019t have the impression that it\u2019s flimsy and might break anytime. The printing is also better for photos if you have a need for that. In terms of overall printing speed for SeriousMD, they are both practically the same.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Php 7,200
\nLazada Price: Php 6,188 or click here to check\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: Quality build. Nice photo prints. Can also fax.
\nCons: Not much. It\u2019s definitely better than the model above this. If I\u2019m being nitpicky, I just don\u2019t like the 2 cartridge ink style and the printer head for Canon.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: May 2019<\/h3>\n

Canon TS 3160<\/h3>\n

It’s a pretty affordable Canon printer that has a scanner and Airprint. We’ve yet to fully maximize it as we just go ahold of one but it seems to be printing nicely.<\/p>\n

Lazada Price: Php 3,000<\/p>\n

Click here to see how it’s set up for Airprint<\/a><\/p>\n

UPDATE: September 2025<\/h3>\n

Canon E4570<\/h3>\n

The Canon PIXMA E4570 is a compact, all-in-one inkjet printer with flatbed scanning and seamless AirPrint support\u2014perfect for clinics needing wireless printing on iOS devices. While it requires a bit of setup for custom paper sizes like A5, it remains the most affordable option available (around \u20b16,600 on Lazada) now that cheaper models are hard to find. Special thanks to Dr. Yusi<\/a> for recommending this practical and reliable printer for clinic use.<\/p>\n

Lazada Price: Php 6,600 – 7,800<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

UPDATE: Dec 2020<\/h3>\n

Epson XP-352<\/h3>\n

This is also a very common printer in the Philippines and\u00a0easy to setup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shopee Price: 8,500<\/p>\n

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\"HP
\nHP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3777 All-in-One Printer<\/h3>\n

We have a love-hate relationship with HP printers. The Hate part mainly comes from from models, usually from erratic Wifi connectivity and the challenging paper size detection. If we had to pick though, it\u2019s definitely the 3777. Copy, scan, print and compact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Php 4,695
\nLazada Price: Php 4,290 or click here to check\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: Light, compact, affordable and so far, it\u2019s been reliable for us.
\nCons: Scanning cannot handle hard materials (ID, hardbound).<\/p>\n

\"HP
\nHP GT5820 Deskjet Printer CIS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you want to squeeze the cost\/page of your printer, then this will definitely be the one because of the CIS feature. In terms of features though, it\u2019s the same as the 3777 model above, this just comes with a CIS and a \u201cscreen\u201d that usually missing in affordable HP printers.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Php 10,888
\nLazada Price: Php 8,687 or click here to check<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: CIS to save ink cost. Does what you expect from a printer
\nCons: Slower printing. Price VS other HP models with the same features. Particular issue with wireless services and may suddenly change default paper size.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: January 31,2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"HP<\/p>\n

HP Wireless Ink Tank WL 415<\/h3>\n

Looks like this is a great deal. We’ve heard about it from a good number of other SeriousMD doctors. We’ll update this page once we’re able to get our hands on it.<\/p>\n

\"Brother
\nBrother DCP-J105T<\/h3>\n

The J105 is one of the best performing printers we\u2019ve tried and installed in clinics simply because it just works. Brother has a stigma for many as being not worth a long term investment but actually, this has never failed us.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Around Php 8,000+
\nLazada Price: Php 15,595 or click here to check<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: Two sided printing. There\u2019s a small screen so you can configure it. Printouts are nice and fast. Reliable Wireless Connectivity. Third party CIS available (will void your warranty but it lowers your cost\/page).
\nCons: Image printouts could be better. Buttons should be higher quality. Regularly goes \u201cout of stock\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Brother
\nBrother MFC-J480DW<\/h3>\n

The J480 is similar to the J105 (above) in features but this one has Fax. It\u2019s hard to find this model nowadays but if you can find one, it\u2019s a nice buy for it\u2019s price.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: Php 12,000
\nLazada Price: Php 7,227 or click here to check<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: Two sided printing. LCD screen. Fax feature.
\nCons: Buttons should be higher quality. Regularly goes \u201cout of stock\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Brother
\nBrother HL-3170CDW<\/h3>\n

First of all, if you ever wanted a cheap colored laser printer, then the 3170 might be the one for you. Laser printers can print faster than the inkjet counterparts and if you print a lot using SeriousMD and don\u2019t mind the toners being a little bit more expensive, then by all means, this is the printer for you.<\/p>\n

Retail Price: 17,999
\nLazada Price: Php 15,999 or click here to check\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Pros: Reliable, fast printing (it\u2019s laser!) and paper tray is nice. Build quality is also great.
\nCons: Print quality isn\u2019t the best, especially for photos.<\/p>\n

UPDATE MARCH 2018: We found some more AirPrint printers from Brother this year! We’re adding them here for those who want more options.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

DCP T510W<\/h3>\n

Equipped with built-in Wireless, direct mobile print and scan features, two-sided printing, and AirPrint capability, the DCP T510W is a nice inkjet printer for any office. It also boasts a print speed of 12\/6 ipm, which is good news for those who need to cut down on time drains.<\/p>\n

Retail Price:\u00a0P9,450 from Brother<\/a><\/p>\n

DCP T710W<\/h3>\n

Equipped with much the same features as the DCP T510W, the T710W improves on it further with multipage document scanning. It also boasts a faster speed of 12\/10 ipm and a 20 page document feeder for more demanding offices.<\/p>\n

Retail Price:\u00a0P11,450 from Brother<\/a><\/p>\n

MFC T810W<\/h3>\n

The T810W is another inkjet printer many practices would find suitable for their needs. It improves on all the features of the\u00a0T710W (save for the\u00a0two-sided printing) by adding fax capablities on a 14,400bps modem.<\/p>\n

Retail Price:\u00a0P13,450 from Brother<\/a><\/p>\n

MFC T910DW<\/h3>\n

This is the one to get if you need a real workhorse for a printer: it does everything the\u00a0T810W does and adds automatic two-sided printing and direct photo print. It also has LAN capabilities, like the T810W.<\/p>\n

Retail Price:\u00a0P18,450 from Brother<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014<\/p>\n

Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n

Printing does not fit. It gets cut off.<\/b>
\nThis is usually caused by a combination of the following things:<\/p>\n

Thing #1 >\u00a0The paper size set inside the printer’s settings is different<\/strong>. We recommend half small bond paper 8\u201dx5.5\u201d in size but some printers “automatically detects” the paper size based on the pre-sets inside the printer.<\/p>\n

Solution:\u00a0Check the paper tray Settings of your printer (via the brand’s app or the settings area of the printer or the embedded server) then change paper size to Letter.<\/p>\n

Thing #2 >\u00a0The wrong paper size was inserted<\/strong>. Many printers will be set as A4 paper size by default, hence printing on a half page bond paper will get cut-off.<\/p>\n

Solution: If you’ve set up the paper size, just make sure to load the correct paper size<\/p>\n

You can see a sample setup at a the latter part of the guide here for Canon.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cannot find the printer.<\/b>
\nThis is mainly because the printer is not connected to the same network as your device. Just connect it like how you connect to Wifi. The printer should then appear and be selectable.<\/p>\n

I want to change paper sizes, from full bond paper or A4 to Legal size to print the CF4<\/a> when using Airprint.<\/b>
\nThis is not possible to do from the SeriousMD app on iOS. Airprint doesn’t let us control the paper size on the fly. The settings is dictated by the printer.<\/p>\n

For printers with automatic detection of paper size, just 1 full sized paper that can be set up.<\/p>\n

If the “auto detect paper size” feature can be turned off in your model then turn it off, then put in a legal sized paper.<\/p>\n

For printer models that can’t turn off auto detect, we suggest having a separate pre-set printer that can print with Legal sized paper or if you want to stick with the same printer, just print using a computer\/laptop that’s connected via USB.<\/p>\n

The printer sleeps and takes a while to start printing.<\/b>
\nFor some printers, they have these built-in \u201cenergy saving\u201d features that make the printer go to sleep even if it\u2019s plugged in. You can change the sleep timer in the printer\u2019s settings or their app.<\/p>\n

For brands like Brother, they take it further by having a \u201cDeep Sleep\u201d mode that you cannot even find in the regular settings. Here\u2019s how to find it and turn it off.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Go to General Setup, press OK<\/li>\n
  2. On \u201cEcology\u201d press OK<\/li>\n
  3. On \u201cSleep Time\u201d press OK<\/li>\n
  4. While sleep time is in the display, push the DOWN ARROW and CANCEL (aka the Back button) at the \u201csame time\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. You will not see \u201cDeep Sleep\u201d and you can turn it off by pushing the arrow key<\/li>\n
  6. Press OK to save Deep Sleep to Off<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The printers you mentioned are not available anymore<\/b>
    \nAs with any hardware, the printers in the list above will get phased out or discontinued and new models will come out. As long as it says there’s Airprint in the box, it should be ok. You can always\u00a0    check Apple\u2019s page if the new model is there<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Our Recommendation<\/h2>\n

    We recommend to check the Apple list<\/a>\u00a0 to see the model you are considering is there. You can also check the box of the print, it will show the Airprint logo as well. If the seller is unsure and just says “wifi printing” – then that’s probably not an Airprint printer.<\/p>\n

    One more thing to keep in mind, all international models of printers will have a default “paper size” and usually, it’s set to A4 because that’s the standard in other countries.<\/p>\n

    When using Airprint, the paper size is dictated by the printer, not the app. It’s why when you are printing, you will notice that it gets cut off on the left side.<\/p>\n

    The fix is simple, just change the paper size settings to Letter or just use A4 paper.<\/p>\n

    Last tip: If you encounter a paper jam, as with any printer, don’t just pull out the paper with force. It will damage the head and how the printer feeds the paper.<\/p>\n

    If ever you need help with getting a printer or have questions, just reach out to us. We\u2019d like to help you get started ASAP and get your practice into the digital age.<\/p>\n

    Still not using SeriousMD? Sign up today and get in touch with us.<\/b><\/p>\n

    We\u2019ll hook you up and get you started as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Sign Up and Try Using the App Right Now. Add Your Family Members as Your First Patients<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Chat With Us Inside the App (just log in and look for the support button)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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