In earlier days, if you wanted to print documents and images, you had to first send it from your mobile to your computer, and then it would get printed. But nowadays, you can easily print documents directly from your mobile device via WiFi or Bluetooth. In this article, you will learn how to complete WiFi printer setup via mobile and connect the printer to mobile. Let’s start:
Set Up the Printer
First of all, connect the printer to
the internet. There are different steps for different printers to connect to
the internet. So use the user manual to connect it. You can also check the
e-user manual for a specific model online. After connecting your printer to the
internet, follow further steps.
Connecting Printer
to Android Device
You can use the two methods to
connect the printer to the Android devices: the first is via WiFi, and the
other is via Bluetooth.
Via WiFi
Firstly, ensure that your printer
and the mobile device connect to the same wifi network. After that, open your
mobile settings and also open the CONNECTION PREFERENCE, then find and click on
the PRINTING option. In printing, tap on the DEFAULT PRINT SERVICE and turn it
on.
Now click on the ADD SERVICE. Here
you will see a list of printer services for different manufacturers; select
your brand and download it. Open the settings of the printer and find your
model. Follow the steps in the brand-specific service to find your printer.
Brand-specific services can find their printers on the same network.
If they don’t work, then you can use
the third-party services. These services are easily available on the Google
Play Store. And follow the onscreen instructions to complete your printer setup.
Via Bluetooth
If your printer supports Bluetooth
Mode, then you can use this method to connect your printer to the internet.
This method is much easier than the wifi method. If you have ever connected a
speaker via Bluetooth, you can do this easily.
To connect, turn on the Bluetooth
scanning function of the printer. There is a little different process for
different brands, so once see the user manual of a specific printer. Go to the
BLUETOOTH option in SETTINGS. Then click on the PAIR NEW DEVICES. Tap on the
printer name to connect. Once added, it will appear in the list of previously
connected devices.
Note: If you turn off your
Bluetooth, then the printer disconnects from your mobile device.
Print from a Mobile
When the printer is connected to
your mobile, then you can easily print documents and images from the mobile.
Follow the steps given below:
To Print Image
Simply open the image and click on
the THREE DOTS on the right corner of the mobile. Scroll down to the end of the
list and click on the Print button. Once you're in the print menu, select a
printer from the list, make any necessary changes to the printing settings,
preview the document, and then touch the PRINT icon.
To Print Document
To print documents like PDF, same as
images, click on the three dots, and at the end tap on the print button. Select
printer and make any changes according to you, preview, and tap on the print
option.
By following these steps, you can
easily print any image and document directly from your Smartphone.
Conclusion
Above is the complete guide to
connecting your printer to the smartphone. In this article, you can also learn
how to print images and documents from a mobile device. After this, you do not
need to use the computer to print.
