[Solved] – How to Print From Chromebook to HP Printer?

How to print from Chromebook to HP printer?

Let’s jump right into the steps on how to print from Chromebook to the hp printer. First, you will have to install the printer on Chromebook and then print from Chromebook to the HP printer.

Here’s how you can print from Chromebook to HP printer.

Install printer on Chromebook

You need to set up your printer using the HP smart app on your mobile phone. Only then can you install the printer on Chromebook. However, if you have already set up your printer, skip the first 3 steps.

Here’s how to install the printer on Chromebook:

1. Firstly, ensure your mobile phone has a stable connection with your network.
2. Download and install the HP Smart app on your mobile phone from the app store (android/iOS).
3. Open the HP Smart app on your mobile and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
4. Update the Chromebook to the most advanced version of Chrome OS.
5. Turn On your printer and make sure that the ink cartridge is sufficient for printing. Also, load the paper tray with blank papers.
6. Connect your printer to the Chromebook with a USB cable or wi-fi connection.
7. Click the clock in the bottom right corner on the Chromebook and select the ‘Settings‘ option. Then click ‘Advanced.’
8. You will find the ‘Printers’ option under Printing. Click ‘Printer’ and then ‘Add Printer’ options.
9. Your printer will be displayed on the screen. Select your printer and click ‘Add‘.
10. However, if your printer name is not displayed on the screen, you can add an HP printer on Chromebook by clicking on the ‘Add manually’ option. Now follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer to the Chromebook.

Print from Chromebook to HP printer

After adding your printer to the Chromebook, you can easily print the documents with the below-given steps.

Here’s how to print from Chromebook to HP printer:

1. Open the item you have to print and go to the Chrome browser Settings.
2. From the Chrome browser settings, select ‘Print‘.
3. Now find the ‘Destination’ menu and click ‘Change’. Finally, select your
4. You can change any print settings according to your need. Once you are done, click Print.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my Chromebook to recognize my printer?

Simply add your printer to the Chromebook by the below-given steps;

1. Select the clock on the bottom right of your Chromebook.
2. Now select ‘Settings‘ and then select ‘Advanced‘.
3. You will find the’ Printers‘ option under the ‘Print and Scan’ option.
4. Select ‘Printers‘ and then ‘Add Printer‘ options.
5. Your printer will be displayed on the screen. Select your printer and click ‘Add‘.

Why won’t my Chromebook find my printer?

You can add your printer manually if the printer doesn’t appear under the ‘Available printers to save’ menu. How? Add HP printer on the Chromebook by clicking on the ‘Add manually’ option. Now follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer to the Chromebook. 

Is Chromebook compatible with HP printers?

HP printers that connect to wi-fi or a wired network are compatible with Chromebook. Connect your HP printer to a Chromebook via USB or wi-fi connection to start printing. However, Chromebooks don’t support Bluetooth printing currently.

How to print from a Chromebook via USB?

Simply plug the cable into the printer and plug the other end into the Chromebook. To print the documents, refer to the above article for the steps.

How do I connect my Chromebook to a printer?

You can connect your Chromebook to a printer through a USB connection. In addition, you can also connect them through the wi-fi. First, connect your printer with wi-fi by using the below-given steps; 

Wi-fi connection for printers with a touchscreen control panel

1. Open the ‘Wireless Settings‘ menu on the printer’s control panel.
2. Now select the ‘Wireless Setup Wizard‘ option.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose the network name.
4. Finally, enter the password of the wireless network.

Wi-fi connection for printers without a touchscreen control panel

1. Long press the Wireless Button on the printer for five or more seconds until the wireless light begins to flash.
2. Now press and hold the WPS button on the wireless router until the connection is secured.
3. The printer’s wireless light will stop blinking once the connection is completed.

After connecting the printer to a wi-fi, go to the Chromebook settings and select ‘Advanced’. Finally, add your printer from the ‘Printers’ option.

Conclusion

By now, you must know how to add an HP printer to the Chromebook and how to print from Chromebook to an HP printer.

Don’t forget to set up your printer first and load the paper tray with plain paper.