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Paper is going the way of the DVD, but you still need to print out the occasional work document, digital concert ticket
or online form. With your Chromebook, wireless printing to a network­attached or cloud­ready
printer is just a matter of switching on a few settings, thanks to the Chrome Web browser and
Google Cloud Print. This Web­based interface connects to the desk printer at home and the
executive laser printer at work — and lets you choose which device prints the file. Your printing
— no matter how seldom — gets done fast and easy. Here’s how to set it up. 1
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Set Up a Classic Network-Attached Printer
If your printer is connected to your computer via USB or a local access network, these are the
instructions you’ll need to set up access via Google Print.
1. Launch Google Chrome on the computer attached to the same network as the printer. Make sure you are
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2. Click the Menu button.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Select Show Advanced Settings from the bottom of the screen.
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5. Click the “Sign in to Google Print” button. This will allow you to connect your Google Account to the
Google Print service.
6. Tap Add Printer(s) The message will change instantly.
7. Select Manage Your Printers. This will take you to Google Print.
8. Select Printers from the menu on the left. Here you’ll see a list of printers connected to the computer you
are using.
When you print something from the Chrome browser, these printers will appear as output destinations.
Set up a Cloud-Ready Printer
If you have a cloud­connected printer, setup instructions vary by the brand of your printer. Don’t
worry, Google has provided step­by­step instructions for every printer manufacturer with cloud­
enabled hardware.
1. Follow steps 1 – 8 above.
2. Select Add a Cloud Ready Printer from the menu on the left side. This will take you to a Google Print page
with instructions for cloud­enabled printers built by Canon, Dell, Epson, HP and Kodak.
3. Find the manufacturer of your printer and follow the instructions to set up Google Print.
How to Print Using Google Print
1. Select the menu icon in the top­right corner of the Chrome Web browser.
2. Choose Print from the drop­down menu.
3. Select the desired printer by clicking Change… under Destination within the menu on the left side
4. Pick the destination printer that works best for you.
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5. Tweak settings such as Page Range, Page Layout/Orientation, Margins, etc.
6. Select Print from the options on the left side.
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Elle Says:
June 17th, 2013 at 7:37 pm
Hi there, great article.
I added the printers from my old laptop (which has chrome, and I was signed in, could
see the printers etc.), and they are visible on my Chromebook.
However when I click ‘print’ from the menu in chrome, all I get is ‘save’, No printers
show up to choose from.
Do you know what I’m doing wrong?
hugh Says:
July 24th, 2013 at 9:07 pm
Am i understanding this correct? I Must have another pc/mac to initially setup a cloud
ready printer.
I cannot get my chromebook and printer to “talk”, and have spoke with samsung tech
support with no success.
jim richard Says:
October 20th, 2013 at 1:40 am
I CAN NOT GET THIS STUPID GOOGLE LAPTOP TO PRINT I DONT WANT AIR PRINT I
JUST WANT TO PLUG IT IN A FUCKIN PRINT THIS IS THE WORST COMPUTER IVE EVER
MADE A MISTAKE IN BUYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LaToya Says:
April 10th, 2014 at 12:39 am
Thanks but no help it all… Basically the same thing the google chromebook says and
it doesnt work. I have an HP all in 2542 wireless network printer using the same WiFi
and internet connection through my Verizon Fios… When I click “Add traditional
printer” it takes me back to the same screen with the dumb instructions to add classic
printer . My screen does not auto change or detect the printer even when I plugged it
using the USB cable !!!! This was the worst investment ever!! I shouldve known the
price was too good. If I wanted a google tablet I would have bought the samsung
galaxy tablet 3. This chromebook would be great for my 10 year old to play games
,music and social network but for an adult student this is CRAP.. a joke… I cannot
print… If I wanted to drive all the way to Kinkos/FedEx to eprint I wouldve saved my
$250 and just used their PC too… This product sucks, dont spend your money !
google Says:
April 16th, 2014 at 4:01 am
Hi, I want to subscribe for this blog to get most recent updates,
so where can i do it please help out.
Arul Says:
October 4th, 2014 at 2:52 am
I am planning to buy a chrome book. I have a HP F4488 deskjet printer (connects by
USB only). I do NOT have any other device to install or configure cloud print. But, I
have a DSL modem with a USB port. With the above set up is it worth buying the
chrome book?? I need to print occasionally.
Bob Says:
November 22nd, 2014 at 10:35 am
how have google made this so difficult my wife has a HP google chrome and cannot
print on my printer. Are these people burying their heads in the sand. wake up google
and talk to us.
Help
Valentin Says:
March 15th, 2015 at 1:58 pm
I just purchased a Samsung M2020W Cloud compatible printer that works with my
Chrome computers, BUT not in Duplex mode. The Duplex option is not on the menu!
Samsung support tells me that Duiplex option is NOT available on Google Cloud Print
utility, but I see it in this article! Should I upgrade my Google Cloud Print utility?
Trevor Says:
May 6th, 2015 at 9:26 pm
I made the mistake of buying an acer chrome laptop.
It works ok except the stupid machine will not print to my Canon MP100 printer either
through Wi‑Fi or USB connection.
What halfwit decided not tu have a standard print function?
Mike M Says:
May 28th, 2015 at 8:03 am
I have wasted hours of my life trying to get my Samsung Chrome to send files to my
(non‑cloud) printer. I’ve followed all the instructions and it all seemed to work. Then,
all I can do is to SAVE the file on Google Drive, but the bloody thing will not PRINT. A
sodding nightmare. I notice that people on this site were reporting the same problem
2 years ago. It has not been fixed as far as I can tell.
Titus Mendell Says:
June 12th, 2015 at 12:22 pm
DO NOT BUY A CHROMEBOOK. IT IS VERY DIFFICUILT TO GET IT TO PRINT, IN THE
FIRST PLACE YOUR PRINTER MUST BE WIRELESS,
Cathy Says:
July 13th, 2015 at 3:03 pm
Having issue of printer not showing and instead of print it just comes up. Save Same
problem as elle
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