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Chromebook: Connecting to a Personal Printer
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You can print from your Chromebook using most printers that connect to WiFi or a wired network. Currently, Chromebooks don't support Bluetooth printing. 


Printing with a Cable

You can use a USB cable to connect your printer to your Chromebook. When you use a cable, you'll see a notification appear on your chromebook. Follow any on-screen instructions that may appear. Your printer won’t need to be connected to WiFi if it is directly connected to your Chromebook. once you have printed what you need unplug the USB cord.

 

Printing Wirelessly

  • Turn on your printer

  • Connect your printer to a WiFi network. If you need help, follow your printer's manufacturer instructions

  • If you haven’t yet, turn on your Chromebook and sign in

  • Connect your Chromebook to the same WiFi network as your printer

  • To print the page, press Ctrl + p

  • Next to "Destination", select the Down arrow

  • Select "See more..."

  • Choose your printer

 

Tip: Some printers will automatically show up on this list. If you don’t see your printer on the list, you can select "Manage"

 

  • Select "Print"
  • Adding your printer to your Chromebook
  • At the bottom right, select the time
  • Select "Settings"
  • At the bottom, select "Advanced"
  • Under Printing, select "Printers"
  • Under "Available printers to save", next to your printer, select "Save"
  • Check that your printer appears at the top, under "Saved printers"


Tip: If your printer doesn’t appear, try turning your Chromebook’s WiFi off and on

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Support Center via a HappyFox ticket or by calling 719-520-2211. 

 

Please Note: 
The information provided in this knowledge base article is a living document and is subject to change. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content per the last edited date, but due to the evolving nature of the subject matter, updates and revisions may occur at any time. Please continue to check back to the knowledge base for the most updated information or call the Support Center at the number above.

 

 

Google. (2020). Set up your printer - Chromebook. Retrieved from Chromebook Help: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7225252?hl=en

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