The traditional method of printing important documents and files required a dedicated computer system. However, the advancement in technology has made our lives better. Now we can perform tasks with greater efficiency and effectiveness. As Android smartphones are packed with new features, most users enter the ecosystem to have a hassle-free experience. With the help of dynamic technology, you can directly print documents and files from your Android device. This guide will mention some of the methods you can use to print files from an Android phone or tablet.
Methods to Print From An Android Phone or Tablet
Default Printer Service
All the modern printers available in the market are packed with Wi-Fi technology that allows users to connect the printer and smartphone on the same network. Android smartphones can automatically detect the printer if the network connection is the same. To use the default printer service, follow the steps mentioned below:
Before jumping into the printing command, you must check that the smartphone and the printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If not, you must connect the devices to avoid any hassle.
Open your Android smartphone and navigate to the settings panel.
Tap on the Connected Devices option
Under the connected devices option, click on connection preferences.
In the printing option, click on the Default Printer Service.
Turn on the switch to activate the service. The printer with Wi-Fi compatibility will appear as you turn on the switch.
Close the settings panel and select the media that you want to print
Click on the three-dot menu located at the top right of the image or file.
Tap on the print option and click on the Printer detected by Default Printing Service
Tap OK to print the file and finish the process.
Using USB Cable to Print From Android Device
All the modern printers in the market allow users to connect Android smartphones physically and print directly. Depending upon the smartphone and printer, you must have a USB Type-C or Type B cable to print from an Android device. Follow the points listed below to use a USB cable to print from an Android device:
Connect the USB Type-B to the printer
To connect the cable to an Android device, you can use a converter.
Download all the Plug-ins that are required for the process
Open the desired file or document and select the print option.
Follow the general steps of printing a document or file from an Android device to finish the process.
Using Wi-Fi Direct
If the printer you have purchased supports Wi-Fi directly, you can use the feature and directly print from your Android smartphone. The steps to print from an Android smartphone using Wi-Fi direct is given below:
Open your smartphone and navigate to the Settings panel
Under the Settings panel, click on Wi-Fi and navigate to Wi-Fi preferences.
Click on the Advanced option and select the Wi-Fi Direct option.
Tap on the printer that appears on the screen
Accept the connection request on the printer.
Once the printer is connected, select the file you want to print.
Tap on the print menu and select the printer that the smartphone detected using Wi-Fi direct
Click on the blue printer button to finish the process.
Printing From Android Smartphone Using Email App
Most of the latest printers come with an Email address that allows users to print files from an Android smartphone without using other apps or services. Since Gmail is the common mailing platform, we will mention the steps below, taking Gmail as an example. However, you can use any other mailing platform:
Open a Gmail account and compose a new message.
In the To field, you must write the official mail address that the printer company provides.
Attach the document or file that you want to print. You must ensure that the file does not exceed the 20MB limit.
Once you have attached the file, send the mail. The printer will begin the process and print the document in some time.
Modern printers offer ample ways that users can use to print important documents and files. In this article, we have provided easy and effective ways that you can use to print documents from an Android smartphone.
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