Touch devices and printer. Printing from Android: applications for mobile printing How to set up a printer on Android

Description of the program for printing documents from Android devices.

Today, more and more people prefer smartphones and tablets over desktop computers. Portable devices are gaining popularity not only in the entertainment sector, but are also used by many for work. Their compact dimensions, intuitive operation and ample capabilities are the reason for this.

Almost everyone knows that a small pocket gadget with an operating Android system capable of performing almost all tasks that a bulky desktop PC is capable of. However, many people wonder whether it is possible to connect a printer, scanner or other office equipment to it? Of course yes! How to do this will be discussed in our article.

There are several ways to connect a printer to an Android device. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s worth considering them in more detail:

Connecting the printer to an Android device via USB cable

• This method is considered the most reliable and simplest, because... All modern printers are equipped with USB ports and are easily recognized by smartphones and tablets. The only problem may be the lack of a suitable port on your mobile device. But don't worry. At any electronics store you can purchase the adapter necessary to connect the printer.
• However, you won’t be able to simply connect the printer via a cable to your smartphone or tablet and start printing. First, you need to install the appropriate drivers on your Android device. But we'll talk about this a little later.

Connecting the printer to an Android device via Wi-Fi

Connecting the printer to an Android device via Wi-Fi

• Convenience this method connecting the printer to Android devices is obvious. When you need to print a document, you may not always have a USB cable at hand to connect your device to the printer. But Wi-Fi networks today they are available everywhere. All you need for this is additional software, which we will talk about a little later, the presence of a Wi-Fi network and a printer connected to it.

• If you've ever sent pictures or music files via Bluetooth, you know how it works. Essentially it's the same wireless connection, as well as via Wi-Fi, however, to send a file for printing, you must be in close proximity to the printer. But it is worth remembering that not all printer models have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

• This method of connecting a printer to Android devices is notable for the fact that it can be used to print a file on a printer located anywhere in the world. To do this you need special software and IP address printer or computer to which it is connected.
• The method is quite complicated and not worth the time. Much easier to transfer required file to a computer and print the desired document through it.

PrinterShare program for connecting a printer to Android devices

Figure 1. PrinterShare program for connecting a printer to Android devices

• Previously, we found out that to print files from mobile devices to Android based It’s not enough to have a printer, USB cable or Wi-Fi connection. You need to install the required driver package on your device. But, because Each printer model requires its own drivers, so installing them manually would be impractical. A smarter move would be to use additional software. In our case this is the program PrinterShare.
• PrinterShare contains a set universal drivers, which fit most existing printers. When you connect the printer, it automatically recognizes the model and installs the appropriate driver package for it.

Figure 2. PrinterShare program for connecting a printer to Android devices

• This program supports all types of printer connection with mobile devices based on Android, and also allows you to print files all text formats, including PDF, images, web pages, contact lists from notebook, call logs, emails from email apps like G-mail, SMS messages and more.

• The program is paid, but Google Play Market exists trial free version , which can be downloaded from this link. In it you will not be able to print your files, but only try out the program by sending a test document for printing.
• If trial version You like it, but you don’t want or can’t afford to buy full Premium version, then you can download the apk file full version from the forum w3bsit3-dns.com and install it manually. All files on this forum are strictly moderated, so you don't have to worry about your device becoming infected with viruses.
• The program interface is in Russian and is intuitive. After launching the application, select a printer connected by one of the methods, select the file required for printing on the device and send it to the printer. Within a few seconds you will receive a printed version of the document. In the video at the end of the article you can see how a document is printed through the program PrinterShare.

Figure 4. PrinterShare program for connecting a printer to Android devices

• In order to send a file for printing remotely via the Internet, you need to download and install PC version programs to the computer to which the printer is connected. PC version is free and can be downloaded from the official website of the program.

VIDEO: How to connect a printer to an Android tablet?

Mobile devices with Android OS, despite their enormous popularity, are becoming increasingly widespread among users due to their functionality. Today, from a smartphone you can not only access the Internet or watch videos from YouTube, play games, but also print documents, pictures, etc. Therefore, we will talk about how to connect a printer to Android.

You can print a web page, documents, SMS, photographs, etc. in several ways, which we will now discuss.

Via Google Cloud Print

To print anything to a printer from an Android tablet/smartphone using this method, we will need:

• Installing Google Cloud Print.
• Application for Android « Virtual printer».
• Home printer connected to a computer/laptop.
• Google account.

We will install Google Virtual Print as follows. On the right, on top panel browser, press the button " Setup and management Google Chrome "(three parallel stripes). In the menu that opens, select “ Settings«:

Scroll the list to the end, and at the very bottom click “ Show advanced settings«:

We find the section “ Google Cloud Print", press the button " Tune"(if you wish, you can read the help information in the menu item " More details«):

On the page that opens " Devices» select « Add printers«:

In the window that appears, we will see the printers connected to our computer, check the box for the one from which we will start printing, then click the “Add printer” button:

Wait a few seconds, and a message will appear indicating that the registration procedure is complete, after which we activate the “ Printer management«:

Control buttons will appear on the top panel, and in this case we select “ Add a regular printer«:

And I have nothing more to add on this topic. Good luck!

Most people actively use Android devices. Improving this operating system it has reached the point of being able to connect peripheral devices from personal computers. Users can connect a full-fledged printer to an Android tablet. This is done via USB, Bluetooth or various services.

Via USB cable

The simplest and reliable way– is to use USB. Almost every modern printer is equipped with this port, so you can use the device. However, there are several important nuances. First, you will need a special USB to microUSB OTG cable to connect the two devices. The classic adapters that come with the kit do not always work.

Secondly, your phone must support this same OTG (or OnTheGO) mode. This is a special extension for USB port, thanks to which you can fully use this connector. Tablets with OTG support not only printers, but also computer mice, keyboards, gamepads, joysticks and webcams.

If you need to organize a system with several components, you will have to purchase an additional USB-HUB. This device allows you to connect multiple peripheral devices, for example, a keyboard, mouse and flash drive. Be sure to make sure that one of the ports is connected to power, as tablets may not be able to withstand such a load, which will lead to accelerated battery drain.

Don't know how to determine if your tablet supports this mode? Please read the technical manual carefully first. Many manufacturers mention OTG support in the documentation. If you haven’t found the information you need, please use the specialized forms for your tablet. Experienced users already know the answers.

Printing to a printer via Android also requires a driver. Finding software specifically for your device is problematic, so we recommend installing the PrinterShare application. This is a multifunctional software that will allow you to connect printers different ways, and it already contains a package of drivers for most devices. More details about the program will be discussed later. Thus, the procedure for printing from a tablet comes down to the following steps:

1. make sure that the gadget supports OTG;
2. connect a printer and tablet via cable;
3. install and launch the PrinterShare application;
4. there, make sure that the printer is detected. Send the file for printing.

The program supports almost all text file formats. Similarly, you can choose to print in a third-party editor, and when you are offered a choice of how to print, select PrinterShare.

Via WiFi

WiFi is a convenient way to print photos or documents from Android. Tablets almost always have a Wi-Fi module installed, but with printers the situation is more complicated. Only modern models are equipped with Wi-Fi, so be sure to read the printer manual and make sure that it supports data transfer over the air.

Next, perform similar actions via PrinterShare, only specify the printer as the Wi-Fi source. Please note that the wireless module must be activated on two gadgets. In some cases, you will need to perform additional synchronization.

Alternative option - the local network. To do this, the printer must be on the network and have its own IP address. Next, from your mobile phone through a browser, you need to get to the printer’s web interface, which is similar to the router menu. Afterwards, all that remains is to select the file to print, following the system prompts.

Some online services, which will be discussed below, will also help you print remotely using a tablet.

Via Bluetooth

Printing via Bluetooth is practically no different from the previous method. You will need the PrinterShare app or equivalent. Also make sure that Bluetooth modules are active on the printer and tablet. After this you can proceed:

Management is simplified as much as possible. When paired correctly, printing documents or pictures is reduced to a few keystrokes.

Virtual printer services

The Google team has developed a convenient service for remote printing of files (Google Cloud Print). With its help you can through Mobile Internet print from the printer located at home. The latter must be connected to the computer. The setup instructions consist of the following steps:

Using this service is convenient and simple, but only if you have a Google account.

ePrint app

There are also specialized services, such as ePrint from HP. With its help, you can print remotely via e-mail. Each printer that supports this technology has its own e-mail address. It will be enough just to send letters from the tablet to this address with attachments that need to be printed.

To take full advantage of this service, you need to follow simple steps:

Please note that the HP ePrintCenter website is no longer operational, so please follow these instructions for printing. Also, the submitted files must meet a number of requirements:

• the total size of the message with attachments should not exceed 10 megabytes;
• No more than 10 attachments are allowed in each letter;
• It is possible to print files in the following formats: (.txt), PDF, HTML, Microsoft Word(.doc and .docx), Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt and .pptx) and Microsoft Excel(.xls and .xlsx);
• It is possible to print photos in the following formats: .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png and .tiff;
• The minimum photo size allowed is 100x100 pixels;
• It is not permitted to print encrypted or digitally signed documents;
• Duplex printing and OpenOffice files are not supported.

Required software

As mentioned earlier, a universal application can be called PrinterShare. Software on Google Play is officially provided in two versions: free trial and professional (“Premium”). From the 4PDA forum you can download the hacked Premium version for free.

In today's article we will talk about how to connect a print printer to your tablet. Not all users know that this is possible and will be incredibly surprised by the fact that the printer prints information from your device quickly and easily. There are a total of two ways to help reproduce a text document on paper. They are very simple, and even an uninformed user can understand the principle of operation. We need to install one program that will connect the smartphone and the printer.

Connecting a tablet to a printer via a computer

The first method is quite simple, but it requires desktop computer or laptop. If you don’t have a PC at hand, then you won’t be able to print a text file through any device. Installing one utility will not be enough, since the file to be printed will be read by the printing device directly from the computer. If you have a PC at hand, then you can safely download the program to it and your gadget. It will help you quickly establish a connection between your PC and your gadget, after which it will send the text file for printing. By the way, in addition to the printing machine, you can easily connect a scanner and other devices to the touch device; the main thing is to download the appropriate software from Google Play.

Connecting Android to computer via Wi-Fi: Video

What to do if you don’t have a computer at hand

Connecting the printer to Android tablet can be done even if you don’t have a laptop or PC at hand. Only in this case, your printing device must include Bluetooth or Wi-Fi functionality. Otherwise, you will not be able to print a text document. If at least one of the above functions is present in your printing machine, then you can start working with it. Be sure to install the appropriate software on your gadget and only then connect it to the printing device. If the printer does not see Android device, then most likely you forgot to install the utility or connect it to the network.

After installing Printer Share, you can bring your text files, while editing it in advance on the touch device. It turns out that you no longer need a PC as an intermediary, and with the help of one program you can carry out any operations with text, including printing it. Considering the large number of touch products on Android, in the online store you can find many programs that allow you to connect printing devices to the tablet. We recommend Printer Share software as the fastest and easiest to use.

On which device can you print text files?

In fact, on devices running Android OS there are no restrictions on installing software. Any model on this operating system can connect to a printing device and reproduce text documents on paper. All you need to do is find the appropriate utility and download the version that will suit your Android OS. Such programs are very easy to use, and even a child can understand the interface.

How to print from Android via Wi-Fi (video)

A small nuance is that if you have a laptop or desktop computer, you will have to install the same Printer Share on it. This is necessary because the PC will act as an intermediary, and it is he who will connect the printing device with your touch gadget. In a situation where an Android device is directly connected to a printing device, there is essentially no need to install anything on the PC. The function of printing on various devices via touch devices is present in all models running the Android operating system.

Sometimes users are faced with the need to print a document that is stored in the tablet's memory. The easiest way is to transfer the file to your computer and print in a standard way. However, if you are not looking for easy ways, you can try connecting a printer to your tablet to print files directly.

Connection

The process of connecting the printer to the tablet will not cause you any difficulties. However, there are several conditions:

1. The printing device operates via a USB interface.
2. You have a USB-OTG cable or a proprietary adapter that allows you to connect peripheral equipment that operates via a USB interface to the tablet.

The problem is that after connecting the two devices, nothing will happen because the tablet does not have the necessary software. Imagine that you have not installed drivers on Windows 7 - the connected equipment simply will not work.

In the case of portable equipment, there are no differences, so your main task is to find drivers for the printer and install them on the tablet. Naturally, to do this, you first need to connect the tablet to the Internet. However, this is unlikely to help, so it is better to immediately move on to a proven method - using the PrinterShare application.

Seal

Attention! The PrinterShare application is distributed for a fee, but if you wish, you can find a hacked version. However, it is not recommended to use it to avoid errors.

Check that the tablet has Internet access - it will be needed to automatically download drivers for connected and detected equipment.

If the driver installation is completed correctly, then in the main screen of the application you will find your printer icon marked with a green checkmark. Now you can open documents of different formats (DOC, PDF, XLS) and print them, specifying the paper size and other parameters.

In the Play Market you can find proprietary applications for some printer models, for example, Samsung Mobile Print, Canon Pixma or HP Printers.

If you install Windows 8 on your tablet, there will be fewer problems with drivers, but it is still not a fact that the printer will be able to be correctly connected to the tablet so that it retains all its functions.