Computers, Laptops & Tablets > Google How to Add and Connect a Printer to Your Chromebook Chrome OS supports USB and wireless printers By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Facebook Twitter Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 17, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article Expand Jump to a Section Add Your Printer How to Print Once Connected Frequently Asked Questions What to Know For a wired connection, connect with a USB cable. For wireless printing, connect your printer to Wi-Fi.Then select the time > Settings > Advanced > Printing > Printers. Select Add a Printer and choose a printer.To print, open a document > Ctrl+P > choose Destination > See More. Select a printer and print. This article explains how to add a printer to your Chromebook, which is compatible with most printers connected to Wi-Fi or a wired network. The Google Cloud Print service is discontinued as of January 1, 2021, so that method is not included. How to Connect a Printer to a Chromebook You can connect a printer to your Chromebook using a USB cable, or you can print from a device that's connected to your Wi-Fi network. Turn on the printer and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Select the time in the lower-right corner of the screen. Select the Settings gear in the pop-up window. Select Advanced on the left side of the Settings menu. Select Printing on the left side under Advanced. Select Printers. Select the Add a printer icon. How to Print on a Chromebook After you connect a printer to your Chromebook, you can print anything using a simple keyboard shortcut. Open the document or web page you want to print and select Ctrl+P. Select the Destination drop-down menu and select See more. Select your printer. If your printer isn't listed, select Manage. Select Print. FAQ What printers are compatible with Chromebooks? Most printers that connect to Wi-Fi or a wired network will work with your Chromebook. Chromebooks don't support Bluetooth printers. How do I fix it when my Chromebook won't connect to my printer? Completely shut down your Chromebook, then power it back on and try again. Make sure both devices are connected to the same network. If you still have trouble, update your Chromebook and reboot your network equipment. How do I scan on a Chromebook? To scan documents on a Chromebook, use Google's Scan to Cloud feature with Epson printers or with your mobile device. You can use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) for HP printers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit