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How to Add and Connect a Printer to Your Chromebook

Chrome OS supports USB and wireless printers

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 17, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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What to Know

For a wired connection, connect with a USB cable. For wireless printing, connect your printer to Wi-Fi.Then select the time > Settings > Advanced > Printing > Printers. Select Add a Printer and choose a printer.To print, open a document > Ctrl+P > choose Destination > See More. Select a printer and print. This article explains how to add a printer to your Chromebook, which is compatible with most printers connected to Wi-Fi or a wired network. The Google Cloud Print service is discontinued as of January 1, 2021, so that method is not included.

How to Connect a Printer to a Chromebook

You can connect a printer to your Chromebook using a USB cable, or you can print from a device that's connected to your Wi-Fi network. Turn on the printer and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Select the time in the lower-right corner of the screen. Select the Settings gear in the pop-up window. Select Advanced on the left side of the Settings menu. Select Printing on the left side under Advanced. Select Printers. Select the Add a printer icon.

How to Print on a Chromebook

After you connect a printer to your Chromebook, you can print anything using a simple keyboard shortcut. Open the document or web page you want to print and select Ctrl+P. Select the Destination drop-down menu and select See more. Select your printer. If your printer isn't listed, select Manage. Select Print. FAQ What printers are compatible with Chromebooks? Most printers that connect to Wi-Fi or a wired network will work with your Chromebook. Chromebooks don't support Bluetooth printers.
How do I fix it when my Chromebook won't connect to my printer? Completely shut down your Chromebook, then power it back on and try again. Make sure both devices are connected to the same network. If you still have trouble, update your Chromebook and reboot your network equipment. How do I scan on a Chromebook? To scan documents on a Chromebook, use Google's Scan to Cloud feature with Epson printers or with your mobile device. You can use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) for HP printers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add a Printer to Windows 10 How to Connect a Printer to Alexa How to Connect a Printer to a Laptop How to Fix it When Chromebook Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Take a Photo on a Chromebook How to Print in Black and White on Mac How to Find the Printer on Your Network in Windows 10 How to Print to PDF How to Connect AirPods to Chromebook How to Print From an Android Phone How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to Add a User to a Chromebook What to Consider Before Buying a New Printer How to Connect a Printer to Your Computer with Windows 10 How to Cancel a Print Job How to Print Web Pages in Google Chrome Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies