WPS Print is the document printing feature in WPS Writer on iOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None | No version threshold is specified for this feature |
| Membership limit | None | This feature can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Print on iOS is a built-in document output feature in WPS Writer that lets you print a text document from your iPhone or iPad. It supports print preview, printer selection, and common print settings such as copies, page range, duplex, paper size, orientation, scale, media and quality, and layout.
This WPS Office feature is useful when you need mobile document printing for class handouts, contracts, reports, or other paper copies.
Core tasks include:
- Start printing from the top menu bar through More > Print.
- Adjust print settings in the print preview screen.
- Review the preview before sending the job to a printer.
- Use Export as Print File or System Print Service when needed.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable network connection is recommended when you use a network printer or online print service |
| Other | An available printer is required, and the device should meet the connection conditions for iOS printing services |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, sign in to your account, and open a Writer document to access Print |
| Post-install check | Open WPS → open any Writer document → tap More in the top menu bar and confirm that Print is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS provides a print entry inside Writer on iOS and supports print preview, printer selection, page range, copies, duplex, paper size, orientation, scale, media and quality, layout, Export as Print File, and System Print Service. | Microsoft Word combines print and print preview, and supports copies, page selection, orientation, and two-sided printing options. | Google Docs lets users print from the iPhone and iPad apps and view the file in print layout mode. | Notion supports printing from the browser, while the desktop app requires exporting a page or database as PDF before printing. | Adobe Acrobat Reader supports PDF printing with printer selection, copies, page range, orientation, scaling, grayscale printing, and duplex options when supported by the printer. |
| Official Source | — | Printing and print preview | Print a file | Export your content | Print PDFs |
Advantage: direct mobile print entry inside the document; both system printing and print-file export paths; broad print-setting coverage for common paper output needs.
Overall Conclusion
If you want how to print documents from iPhone in a document editor, WPS keeps the workflow inside the document and offers more print-related settings in one place. Adobe is more focused on PDF printing, while Google Docs and Notion fit their own collaboration and workspace scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Print Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printing class handouts | Students and teachers | Print a document quickly after receiving it on a phone | Open the file and go to More > Print |
| 2 | Outputting contracts and reports | Office users | Produce a paper copy from a mobile device | Check the preview and send the job to a printer |
| 3 | Printing only selected pages | Daily document users | Avoid printing unnecessary pages | Set a custom page range before printing |
| 4 | Switching between printers | Home and business users | Different printers support different options | Adjust duplex, color, paper, and other settings based on the selected printer |
| 5 | Saving a print-ready file first | Mobile users without a nearby printer | Keep a file for later printing | Use Export as Print File before printing elsewhere |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Print Writer documents on iOS | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available in part | ✅ Available with more PDF tools |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | Unlimited |
| Ads | May appear | No advertising |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document printing on iPhone or iPad | Free | Print is available directly for light document output |
| Frequent document, PDF, and cloud-based work | WPS Premium | It adds more PDF tools, more cloud storage, and broader template access |
How to Subscribe
- Open the WPS Office pricing page to review available plans.
- Choose a plan that matches your document, PDF, and cloud usage needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page