How to print from an Android using Google Cloud Print



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If you want to print a photo or document directly from your Android mobile device, you don’t need a computer or any 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 the other devices on your server, including your printer. This makes printing easier than ever.

Once you have installed the Google Cloud Print app, you can use your Android device to print from almost anywhere. Here’s how to do it.

How to print from an Android using Google Cloud Print

If you have not already done so, you will need to download and install the Google Cloud Print app from the Google Play Store before you can print from your Android device. Once Google Cloud Print is installed, it’s easy to start printing.

one. Open the application or web page you want to print from, such as your saved photos folder or Google Drive.

two. Touch the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. In the drop-down menu that appears, tap “Print.”

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Select “Print” from the menu.

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Four. Select your preferred printer and print settings, then tap the yellow printer button to print your document.

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Select a printer and tap the yellow “Print” button.

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How to print from Google Chrome on an Android using Google Cloud Print

The printing process in Google Chrome is different from other applications.

one. Open Google Chrome on your Android device and navigate to the page you want to print.

two. Touch the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. In the drop-down menu that appears, tap “Share …”

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Select “Share”.

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Four. Scroll down to the icon labeled “Print” and tap it.

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Scroll down and select the “Print” icon.

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5. Select your preferred printer and print settings, then tap the yellow printer button to print your document.

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Choose your printer and tap the “Print” icon.

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