How to print directly from your Android device using Google Cloud Print. With Google Cloud Print you can send items to the printer from your Android phone.
You can easily print from an Android mobile device using the Google Cloud Print app. Google Cloud Print uses Wi-Fi and cloud technology to communicate with servers and printers so you can print quickly on the go.
If you want to print a photo or document directly from your Android smartphone, you don’t need a computer or special cables – you can do it using something called cloud printing.
Cloud printing uses the “cloud” of user data to allow your Android to communicate with other devices on your server, including your printer. This makes printing easier than ever.
After installing the Google Cloud Print app, you can use your Android mobile to print virtually anywhere. Here’s how to do it.
How to print from an Android using Google Cloud Print
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install the Google Cloud Print app from the Google Play Store before you can print from your Android phone. Once Google Cloud Print is installed, it’s easy to start printing from your smartphone.
- Open the app or webpage you want to print from, such as your saved photos folder or Google Drive.
- Touch the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
- In the drop-down menu that appears, tap “Print”.
- Select your preferred printer and print settings, then tap the yellow printer button to print your document.
Print from Google Chrome on an Android using Google Cloud Print
The process for printing on Google Chrome is different from other apps.
- Open Google Chrome on your Android device and go to the page you want to print.
- Touch the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
- In the drop-down menu that appears, tap “Share …”
- Scroll down to the “Print” icon and tap it.
- Select your preferred printer and print settings, then tap the yellow printer button to print your document.
