• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Techbout

Technology Simplified.

  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Mac
  • Android
  • Office
Home » Internet » How to Set Up Your Printer For Google Cloud Printing

How to Set Up Your Printer For Google Cloud Printing

By: Waseem Patwegar

Google Cloud Print technology allows you to print files, documents, photos and more to your printer over an internet connection. In order to use this technology, you first need to set up your printer for Google Cloud Printing by using the steps described below.

Set Up Your Printer For Google Cloud Printing

Once you set up your printer for Google Cloud Printing, you will be able to access your printer from any location in the world and from any device (Computer, Phone, Tablet or Chromebook).

Set Up Your Printer For Google Cloud Printing

In order to set up your Printer for Google Cloud Printing you will need a Google ID (your Gmail Account) and find out whether you have a Cloud Ready Printer or a Classic printer.

Most newer printer models are designed for Cloud Printing and are ready out of the box to use Google’s Cloud Printing technology. Google Cloud Print technology also works well with Classic or non-cloud printers, once they are registered with Google.

Set Up A Non Cloud Printer For Google Cloud Printing

Follow the steps below to set up a traditional or a Non Cloud Ready Printer to use Google’s Cloud Printing technology.

1. Open the Chrome browser on your computer.

2. In a new tab, visit chrome://devices

Add A Classic Printer To Google Cloud Print

3. Next, click on the Add Printers button (See image above) – This will take you to the login page of your Google Account, in case you are not already logged in.

4. Login to your Google Account using your Gmail User Name and Password

5. Once you sign-in, you will be redirected to Google’s Cloud Print site. Any printer that is connected to your computer will be recognized by Google and listed with a tick mark.

Register Classic Printer With Google

6. Just click on the Add Printer(s) button to register your Classic printer with Google. You will see a confirmation message that your printer has been registered with Google (See image below).

Printer Registered With Google Confirmation Message

Once your Classic or traditional printer is registered with Google, you are all set up to print anything from anywhere to your registered printer.

Set Up A Cloud Ready Printer with Google

In case you bought your printer recently, chances are that it is a Cloud Ready printer, and it may even have registered itself with Google Cloud Print.

1. Open Google Chrome browser on your computer and hit the 3 bar Menu icon located at the top right corner of your screen to open a drop-down menu.

Chrome Browser Settings Tab

2. From the drop-down menu, Click on Settings (See image above)

3. On the Settings screen, scroll down to the bottom of page and click on Show Advanced settings link to open or expand Chrome advanced settings. (See image below)

Chrome Browser Advanced Settings Link

4. Now, scroll down the page and click on the Add Printers button located under Google Cloud Print section (See image below).

Add Printers Option Under Google Cloud Print Section

5. You may be asked to login to your Google Account using your User name and Password. Once you are logged-in you may come across one of the following scenarios.

A. Most likely, you will find your printer listed under My devices. This means that your printer is already registered with Google Cloud Print. You can Click on Manage to confirm that your printer is registered to use Google Cloud Print.

B. You may see your printer listed under New devices. In this case click on Register and follow the instructions to register your printer with Google Cloud Print.

C. It is also possible that you may not see your printer listed. In this case make sure that your printer is connected to the Network and also check the manufacturer’s website for special instructions (if any).

Related
  1. How to Print From A Chromebook

You May Also Like
    • Google Chrome Not Connecting to Internet
      Fix: Google Chrome Not Connecting to Internet
      • Filter and Delete Gmail Items in Bulk
        How to Filter and Delete Gmail Items in Bulk
        • Get Emails In Specific Gmail Folders
          How to Get Emails In Specific Gmail Folders

Primary Sidebar



Gadget Guide

  • Should You Buy MacBook or Windows Laptop
  • Chromebook vs Windows Laptop
  • 12 Reasons to Switch to Chromebook
  • Kindle E-Reader Comparison
  • Best Asus Laptops Under 500




About | Privacy Policy | Disclosure | Terms | Contact
© 2023 Techbout.com · All Rights Reserved