Give a short name / nick name to a printer in iOS?

Solution 1:

  1. Get the respective printer's IP address. Printer touchscreen menu:
    Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Network Status > Wired LAN/Wi-Fi Status

  2. Enter the IP address of the printer into a web browser (override security warning if needed).
    The web-based printer config UI appears.
    Click the ‘Basic Settings’ link (lower left, see screenshot below).

    EPSON Web UI

  3. In the Basic Settings UI, click ‘AirPrint Setup’.

    EPSON Basic Settings

  4. In the AirPrint Setup screen, change the Bonjour Service Name to your liking. You can also set location information.

    EPSON AirPrint Setup

  5. Confirm changes by clicking the ‘OK’ button.

The info entered will appear in the AirPrint printer selection on iOS, even with location info if set.

iOS AirPrint printer selection

Repeat with every respective printer.