Chromebook Printer Setup

Chromebook Printer Setup

Step 1: Connect both devices to the same internet connection

Important: Your printer and Chromebook must be connected to the same internet network.

  1. Turn on your printer.
  2. Connect your printer to the internet network.
    • If you need help, follow your printer manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. If you haven’t yet, turn on your Chromebook and sign in.
  4. Connect your Chromebook to the same network as your printer.
    • Step 2: Select your printer

Important: To select your printer, follow these steps.

  1. To print your page, image, or document that’s on-screen, on your keyboard, press Ctrl + p.
    • Tip: To show the print dialog box, you can use a keyboard shortcut. Press and hold the Ctrl button and press p at the same time.
  2. Next to "Destination," select the Down arrow .
  3. Select See more...
  4. Choose your printer.
  5. Select Print.

Step 3: Save your printer to your Chromebook

When you save your printer to your Chromebook profile, it becomes the default.

  1. At the bottom right of your Chromebook, select the time.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. Under "Device," scroll down to “Printers and scanners.”
  4. Select Print.
  5. Under "Available printers to save," next to your printer, select Save.
    • Some printers listed in the drop down menu may not be compatible with your Chromebook. When you select your printer, your Chromebook does a compatibility check.
  6. Check that your printer appears at the top, under "Your saved printers."


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