How to print from an Android phone

2 min read · 5 steps · Updated 2 October 2026

Short answer

Connect the phone to the same Wi-Fi as the printer. Open the document or photo, tap the three dots or the share button, tap Print, choose the printer at the top and tap the printer icon.

Most Wi-Fi printers work with Android without a cable or a computer. Android has a print service built in that finds printers on your network.

Step by step

  1. Connect the phone and printer to the same Wi-Fi

    A printer on a guest network will not be found.

  2. Open what you want to print

    In Chrome, Google Photos, Gmail, Drive or Files.

  3. Tap the three dots or Share, then Print

    In some apps Print is inside the share menu.

  4. Choose the printer

    Tap the menu at the top that says Select a printer and pick yours. Tap the small arrow below it to set copies, paper size, colour and which pages.

  5. Tap the printer icon

    The job is sent. A notification shows its progress.

Good to know

If no printer appears, open Settings, Connected devices, Connection preferences, Printing, and make sure Default Print Service is on. You can add the manufacturer's print service there too.

Many printer makers have their own app with extra options such as scanning and ink levels.

To keep a copy without printing, choose Save as PDF in the printer menu.

Printer problems in general: printer not working.

In short: Same Wi-Fi, open the file, three dots, Print, choose the printer.

Sources
  • Google Android Help: Print from your Android device

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