Current smartphones have disposed of the need to keep a printed copy of a report however in the event that there’s something you should print, Android smartphones let you do that too. Not at all like PCs, cell phones are exceedingly compact and utilizing them to print photographs or reports can spare you a considerable measure of bother. Printing from an Android smartphone is quite simple however beginning with it can be a bit of confusing. In this way, as usual, we have you secured. Here are the diverse courses through which you can simply ahead and begin printing from your Android device:
1. Google Cloud Print
The easiest method is to use Google’s Cloud Print feature, which is built into most Android smartphones. If you are using an older Android device, you will have to download Google Cloud Print app. Before you start printing from your Android smartphone, you will have to add your printer to Cloud Print. Here’s how to do it:
The least demanding technique is to utilize Google’s Cloud Print feature, which is incorporated with most Android smartphones. On the off chance that you are utilizing a more established Android gadget, you should download Google Cloud Print application. Before you begin printing from your Android smartphone, you should add your printer to Cloud Print.
STEP 1:
Firstly, make sure that the printer is connected to your PC or Mac over the same network. Then, go to Google Chrome browser and hit the hamburger button on the top right and enter “Settings“.
STEP 2:
Inside the Settings page, scroll down and click “Show advanced settings“. Then, click “Manage” under the Google Cloud Print sub-heading.
STEP 3:
You will then see the printers that are connected to Google Cloud Print along with the option to add new printers. Click “Add printers“.
STEP 4:
The printers that are connected to the same WiFi network as you and available to be registered will be listed. Select the printer you want to connect to and click “Add new printer(s)“.
Note: Ensure the printers are added in Cloud Print through the same Google account that you use on your Android device because only then, the printer will be synced with your device.
Once done, the printer will be automatically added to your Google account and you will see it on your Android device as well.
To start printing from your Android device, here are the steps to follow:
STEP 1:
Open any picture or document you want to print on your Android device. Hit the three dot button on the top right and select “print“.
STEP 2:
The file will then be loaded in the Cloud Print app. Then, use the drop down menu from the top and choose the printer you want to print from. Tap the printer icon and your document or picture will be printed.
2. Official Printer App
You can likewise utilize the official printer application to print a document or picture over WiFi. This beyond any doubt is an extraordinary way in the event that you would prefer not to experience the bother of including printers physically through Google Chrome. Initially, you should download your printer organization’s application or the print benefit module that empowers the printer in Android’s print menu. Here are the applications for various printer organizations:
- HP:HP ePrint or HP Print Service Plugin
- Epson:Epson iPrint or Epson Print Enabler
- Canon:Canon PRINT Inkjet/Selphy or Canon Print Service
- Samsung:Samsung Mobile Print Manager or Samsung Print Service Plugin
Once you have installed the appropriate app for your printer, you will have to make sure that your Android device and printer are connected to the same WiFi network. We tried the HP ePrint app and it lets you print photos, files (PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS and more), webpage and emails. It also contains different options like ability to change number of copies; paper size, type, range etc. The app also lists all the HP printers that are connected to the same network, letting you choose with ease.
3. Using USB cable or Bluetooth
Now you can even connect your printer through a USB cable or Bluetooth but you obviously need a printer that supports both the parameters. Sadly, Android does not seem to support USB connection to printers. So, you will have to download a third party app like PrinterShare or PrintHand to connect with a USB printer.
- To do that, firstly you will have toenable the app access to printing services by going to Settings->Printing and turning on access to both the apps.
- Once enabled, the apps let you connect to supported printers through WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, Cloud Print or remotely.
