{"id":20335,"date":"2017-05-24T11:56:42","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T06:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=20335"},"modified":"2017-05-24T11:56:42","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T06:26:42","slug":"how-to-print-any-document-from-your-android-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/how-to-print-any-document-from-your-android-device\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Current smartphones have disposed of the need to keep a printed copy of a report however in the event that there&#8217;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:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"1-google-cloud-print\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. Google Cloud Print<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The easiest method is to use Google\u2019s Cloud Print feature, which is built\u00a0into\u00a0most Android smartphones. If you are using an older Android device, you will have to\u00a0download<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.cloudprint&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Cloud Print<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0app. Before you start printing\u00a0from your Android smartphone, you will have to add your printer to Cloud Print. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<p>The least demanding technique is to utilize Google&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-1firstly-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-a\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nFirstly,\u00a0<strong>make sure that the printer is connected to your PC or \u00a0Mac over the same network<\/strong>. Then, go to\u00a0<strong>Google Chrome browser<\/strong>\u00a0and hit the hamburger button on the top right and enter \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201c.<\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"step-2\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Inside the Settings page, scroll down and click \u201c<strong>Show advanced settings<\/strong>\u201c. Then, click \u201c<strong>Manage<\/strong>\u201d under the\u00a0<strong>Google Cloud Print sub-heading<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-315.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"556\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-315.png 556w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-315-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"step-3\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">STEP 3:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You will then see the printers that are connected to Google Cloud Print along with the option to add new printers. Click \u201c<strong>Add printers<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-255.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"640\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-255.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-255-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-4the-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\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">STEP 4:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThe printers that are connected to the same WiFi network as you and available to be registered will be\u00a0listed. Select the printer you want to connect to and click \u201c<strong>Add new printer(s)<\/strong>\u201c.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-239.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"640\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-239.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-239-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Note<\/u><\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n<p>Once done, the printer will be automatically added to your Google account and you will see it on your Android device as well.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"to-start-printing-from-your-android-device-here-are-the-steps-to-follow\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>To start printing from your Android device, here are the steps to follow:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"step-1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">STEP 1:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Open any picture or document you want to print on your Android device. Hit the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>three dot button<\/strong>\u00a0on the top right and select \u201c<strong>print<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-218.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"320\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-218.png 320w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-218-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-2-2\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">STEP 2:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The file will then be loaded in the Cloud Print app. Then, use the\u00a0<strong>drop down menu from the top and choose the printer<\/strong>\u00a0you want to print from.\u00a0<strong>Tap the printer icon<\/strong>\u00a0and your document or picture will be printed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-198.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"320\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-198.png 320w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-198-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"2-official-printer-app\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>2. Official Printer App<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>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&#8217;s application or the print benefit module that empowers the printer in Android&#8217;s print menu. Here are the applications for various printer organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HP:<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hp.android.print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP ePrint<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hp.android.printservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP Print Service Plugin<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Epson:<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=epson.print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epson iPrint<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.epson.mobilephone.android.epsonprintserviceplugin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epson Print Enabler<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Canon:<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.co.canon.bsd.ad.pixmaprint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon PRINT Inkjet\/Selphy<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.co.canon.android.printservice.plugin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon Print Service<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Samsung:<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sec.print.mes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung Mobile Print Manager<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sec.app.samsungprintservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung Print Service Plugin<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-179.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"640\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-179.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-179-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have installed the appropriate\u00a0app for your printer, you will have to make sure that\u00a0your 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-156.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"640\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-156.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-156-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n[ad type=&#8221;banner&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"3-using-usb-cable-or-bluetooth\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>3. Using USB cable or Bluetooth<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>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\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.dynamixsoftware.printershare&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrinterShare<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.dynamixsoftware.printhand&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrintHand<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>to connect with a USB printer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To do that, firstly you will have to<strong>enable the app\u00a0access to printing services<\/strong>\u00a0by going to\u00a0<strong>Settings-&gt;Printing<\/strong>\u00a0and turning on access to both the apps.<\/li>\n<li>Once enabled, the apps let you connect to supported printers through WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, Cloud Print or remotely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8-119.png\" alt=\"How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device\" width=\"640\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8-119.png 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8-119-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Print Any Document From Your Android Device &#8211; Mobile &#8211; Current smartphones have disposed of the need to keep a printed copy of a report however<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1791,46018],"tags":[61096,61098,61122,61114,61110,61106,41732,41746,41724,41727,61109,41726,61117,61120,61123,61115,61111,61099,61097,61105,61100,61108,61121,61101,61103,61107,61112,61113,61104,61116,61119,61102,61124,61118],"class_list":["post-20335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-android","category-mobile","tag-android-printer","tag-bluetooth-printer-android","tag-canon-mobile-printing-app","tag-canon-print-app","tag-canon-printer-app","tag-canon-printer-app-for-android","tag-chrome-print","tag-cloud-print","tag-cloud-print-app","tag-cloud-print-for-android","tag-epson-printer-app-for-android","tag-google-cloud-print-android","tag-how-to-print-from-android-phone","tag-hp-printer-app","tag-hp-printer-app-for-android","tag-mobile-print-app","tag-mobile-printer-app","tag-mobile-printer-for-android","tag-phone-printer","tag-print-app","tag-print-from-android-phone","tag-print-from-mobile","tag-print-share-app","tag-printer-app","tag-printer-apps-for-android","tag-printer-apps-for-android-phone","tag-printer-for-mobile","tag-printer-share-app","tag-printing-apps-for-android","tag-samsung-mobile-print","tag-samsung-mobile-print-app","tag-samsung-printer-app","tag-wifi-printer-app","tag-wireless-printer-app"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}