After you’ve set up your printer, you can use that printer to print from your Chromebook:
On the page you’d like to print, press Ctrl + p. Next to “Destination,” select the Down arrow. Choose your printer.
You can print from your Chromebook using most printers that connect to Wi-Fi or a wired network. Currently, Chromebooks don’t support Bluetooth printing.
How do I print on my Chromebook without Google Cloud Print?
First, download and install the app from the Chrome Web Store here. First among those is the ability to print over your local network without the need for Google Cloud Print . Google Cloud Print is the service most of us use on Chromebooks to print to wireless, connected printers.
This of course begs the question “Can I print with Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook?”
One thought is that devices across all operating systems can’t print with Google Cloud Print. To print from a Chromebook, learn how to set up a printer. To set up your printer, follow the instructions from your printer manufacturer.
A frequent inquiry we ran across in our research was “Why does my Chromebook not support Cloud Print?”.
You see, cloud print was necessary because Chromebooks didn’t support traditional printer drivers. , chrome OS has matured and it is now able to connect directly to **most** printers, without the need for a tool like cloud print. I still don’t know why Canon printers struggle so much with Chromebooks.
Important: Make sure you installed the Save to Google Drive extension. On your computer, open Chrome. Open the page, image, or file you want to print. Or, use a keyboard shortcut: In the window that appears, select “Save to Google Drive” as the destination.
How do I set up a printer on a Chromebook?
To print from a Chromebook, learn how to set up a printer. To set up your printer, follow the instructions from your printer manufacturer. On your computer, open Chrome. Open the page, image, or file you want to print.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was; how do I connect a USB printer to a Chromebook?
Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a USB printer is very similar to connecting a network printer. Plug your printer into your Chromebook and go to the printing menu. Your Chromebook should automatically detect it and allow you to add this printer the same way you would with a network printer.
Why won’t my printer work on my Chromebook?
If your printer doesn’t appear in the manufacturer or model drop-down menus, Chromebook may not support your printer. You can try to use a “Generic” Postscript Printer Description (PPD) from the drop-down menus or you can specify your own PPD. Chromebooks use PPD files to support printers.
Ensuring that your printer is paired with your Chromebook is pretty straightforward — but it may not be what you’re used to. Here’s how you can set up a wired or wireless printer to print from your Chromebook.
Which printers can print from Chromebooks?
It appears only printers that have the Internet Printing Protocol will print from chromebooks. Not all printers have this function for some reason, even new ones. You can browse to find if your printer is on the list of those with IPP.
One of the next things we wondered was, do Chromebooks have printers?
Most computers connect to printers using a USB cord or wireless connection. Chromebooks allow you to print as well, but the process is a bit different. Instead of having a direct connection with a printer, Chromebooks use something called Google Cloud Print.
How long does it take to set up a Chromebook printer?
When setting up your printer on your Chromebook, you will enter the IP address assigned to the printer. I was in a Google Support chat for an hour and a half trying to set this up. Followed the instructions here and I was printing in 45 seconds.