How to add a home printer to a Chromebook

These steps will help you add a home printer to your Chromebook.

 Instructions

1. Open Settings by clicking the clock in the bottom right corner, then the gear.

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2. In the Settings window, click Device in the left hand column of options.

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3. Click on Print in the middle pane under the Printers and Scanners section.

   1. If your printer is on the same network that your Chromebook is, it should automatically appear for you to add.

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   3. If not, you can add it manually listed slightly below

4. Under Add printers to your profile, click Save next to your printer.

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If your printer will not save automatically, follow these steps.

1. Click Setup next to your printer’s name.

2. In the box, choose your printer manufacturer and model (This can be found on your printer itself)

3. Select Add

To add a printer manually, follow these steps.

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from the above steps (Opening settings and Print settings)

2. Select Add Printer manually, and input the following information:

   1. Name: This can be any name, not necessarily the manufacturer’s name

   2. Address: Your printer’s IP Address. You can usually find this in the network settings of your printer.

   3. Protocol: Most printers use the IPP Protocol.

   4. Queue: Most printers use IPP/print

3. Select Add

To use a printer with a physical connection (e.g. USB):

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from the above steps (Opening settings and Print Settings)

2. Select Add Printer

3. Select your printer’s name and click Add

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