How to add a printer to a Chromebook
Chromebooks print using standard protocols, so there are no drivers to download. Most modern printers are found automatically.
Quick answer
Open Settings, search “Printers”, and click Add printer. Pick your printer and click Save. If it doesn’t appear, add it manually with its IP address and the IPP protocol.
Add a printer
- Connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromebook, or plug it in with USB.
- Open Settings and type Printers in the search box, then open Printers.
- Under available printers, find yours and click Save (or Set up).
- Print something with Ctrl + P and select the printer.
Add it manually
- In Printers, click Add printer.
- Enter a name, the printer’s IP address, and choose IPP as the protocol. Leave the queue as
ipp/print. - Click Add. If asked, choose the manufacturer and model.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I install HP, Canon, Epson or Brother software on a Chromebook?
Not the Windows or Mac software. Chromebooks print without it. Some manufacturers offer Android apps for Chromebooks that support them.