Streamline your workflow with Android printing
With the increasing use of smartphones in daily activities, including sharing and managing documents, printing from mobile devices has become a common necessity.
Fortunately, printing from an Android phone is easier than ever, thanks to built-in features and apps that support wireless printing.
Whether you’re printing a document, an image, or a web page, this guide offers a simple step-by-step tutorial through the available different methods.A step-by-step tutorialTools & requirements
An Android smartphone or tablet
One of the best home printers (Wi-Fi enabled, Bluetooth, or connected via USB)
The file or content you want to print
Internet connection for cloud printing
Google Cloud Print or manufacturer-specific printing apps (optional)1. Print using Google Cloud Print (if still supported or available in your region)
Google Cloud Print was officially discontinued in December 2020. However, some regions or older devices might still have access to it. If that’s the case for you, here’s a quick guide on how to use it. Otherwise, you can move to newer alternatives mentioned later in this article.Steps
For most users, it’s better to switch to built-in Android printing features or third-party apps, as these are more future proof.2. Print using built-in Android printing features
Android offers a built-in printing service, which is compatible with many wireless printers. If you have a Wi-Fi-enabled printer or a printer that supports Android’s printing service, this method is straightforward and efficient.
