How to Print from a Chromebook

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Connect the printer to your network

   Ensure both your Chromebook and the printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. For wired printers, connect the USB cable directly to an available port on your Chromebook. Verify that the printer is powered on and in a ready state.

   Note: Use the printer's built-in screen to verify network connectivity if Wi-Fi setup fails.
2. 1 min

   Access ChromeOS print settings

   Click the time display in the bottom-right corner of your screen and select the gear icon to open Settings. Navigate to the left-hand sidebar and select Advanced, then click Print and scan. Select Printers to begin the discovery process.

3. 1 min

   Save the printer to your device

   Look for your printer in the list of discovered devices under the Available printers section. Click the Save button next to your printer model. If your printer does not appear, click Add printer and manually enter the IP address and protocol details.

   Note: Ensure your printer supports IPP or AppSocket protocols for manual addition.
4. 30 sec

   Print your document

   Open the document, image, or web page you wish to print. Press the specified print shortcut on your keyboard to trigger the print dialog. Ensure your printer is selected in the Destination dropdown menu.

   Note: Ctrl + P
5. 30 sec

   Configure print parameters

   Within the print dialog, click More settings to adjust layout, paper size, margins, and color options. Once configured, click the blue Print button to send the job to your device. The document will queue and print automatically.

   Note: ChromeOS will remember these print preferences for future sessions.