How to connect a Chromebook to a network printer

Step 1: Connect to the internet

1. Turn on your printer.
2. Connect your printer to a 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: Print a page

1. To print the page, image or document you’re viewing, press Ctrl + p.
2. Next to "Destination," select the Down arrow .
3. Select See more...
4. 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.
5. Select Print.

Add your printer to your Chromebook

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. At the bottom, select Advanced.
4. Under "Printing," select Printers.
5. Under "Available printers to save," next to your printer, select Save.
6. Check that your printer appears at the top, under "Saved printers."

Add a printer manually

If your printer doesn’t appear under "Available printers to save," you can also add your printer manually.

Important: If you're using a Chromebook at work or school, and you're not able to add a new printer, contact your administrator.

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. At the bottom, select Advanced.
4. Under "Printing," select Printers.
5. Next to "Add printer," select Add printer .
6. Enter your printer information:Name: Enter any name.Address: Enter your printer’s IP address.Protocol: For most printers, the supported connection protocol is IPP.Queue: For most printers, the queue is ipp/print.
7. Select Add.