Printers & Scanners
How Do I Print From My Phone?
Printing from a phone usually requires the phone and printer to be connected properly. The exact steps can vary by phone and printer.
What’s happening?
Printing from a phone usually requires the phone and printer to be connected properly. The exact steps can vary by phone and printer.
Common causes
- Phone and printer are on different Wi-Fi networks
- Printer is turned off
- Printer is offline
- Phone cannot find the printer
- Printer requires a manufacturer app or service
Things you can safely try
- Make sure the printer is powered on.
- Make sure the printer is connected to Wi-Fi if it is a wireless printer.
- Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer.
- Open the picture, document, or other file you want to print.
- On an iPhone, tap the Share button and look for Print.
- On Android, look for Share, the three-dot menu, or a Print option.
- Select the correct printer and choose the available print settings.
Stop here
Don't download random printing apps or follow unfamiliar links that claim you need to install something.
If the phone cannot find the printer after these basic steps, stop and get help.
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