For those who prefer the old fashioned method of reading printed directions on paper, maps and directions can be printed directly from an iPhone or iPad via the built-in Maps app in iOS 5. This is handy if you need to give someone else paper directions, or if you don’t want to potentially get a ticket for using a smartphone while driving. Using the tip is quite simple, as MacTrast shows us.
Note: To use the Maps print feature, an AirPrint compatible printer must be nearby. There are third party tools to enable AirPrint with any printer in Mac OS X or Windows available.
- Launch Maps and get directions to a destination as usual
- Tap the curled page button at the bottom right corner of the Maps app
- At the next screen, tap “Print” and then select the AirPrint printer to print to
The printed instructions come in an easy to follow format:
As mentioned earlier, if your printer isn’t officially AirPrint compatible, use the free third party tool AirPrint Activator to enable support. It’s extremely easy to use and works in OS X Lion.
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