How To Set Up An HP Printer To Use With Your Chromebook

[@anthonys3587]

The actual tutorial starts at 3:24 for those who don't want a history lesson in Chromebook printing and just want to know how to set up the printer.

[@BaedekerBat]

Lol

[@lornecansler6271]

I just kept yelling, "Get to the point already"

[@1kennyroberts]

OMG thank you! Such a drawn out rhetorical introduction

[@lilizwart2331]

Fuck, seriously!

[@phatpussytingz1595]

Tysm bruh he kept rambling

[@Pollock1987]

I just bought an HP printer and have a Chromebook. This video couldn't have been posted at a better time for me. Thanks for uploading it.

[@donjalex2262]

How about scanning a document to Chromebook? Thank you in advance

[@share20able]

I second this😢😢

[@share20able]

Need to know like yesterday.

[@yorecherry]

Go to settings > advanced > print and scan > scan

[@Leomelesa]

Chromebook only works on Wifi /wireless print? That means printer must have Wifi feautere.?

[@krazmokramer]

I've only been using Chrome OS for a week. I had already paired my HP OfficeJet Pro 9010 with my Android phone and my WIN 7 Pro PC. Turned on the printer and my Acer Spin 713. Typed CTRL + P and the printer and the Chromebook did the rest. Paired in under a minute. Prints faster than with my PC. Printing looks great! Another great video from Chrome Unboxed. Y'all are my single source for learning how to use this Chromebook and Chrome OS. Thanks! Happy and HEALTHY New Year!!! Stay Safe.

[@tyronewalker5764]

I'm using my Android phone as wifi hot spot. Didn't I could print through it using a chromebook !😮

[@andyjame5608]

I just got my printer set up in 5 minutes. As fast as it took to connect to wifi, and I’m already prin! Super easy installation and instructions!

[@crystalburnham9757]

3:41 I see my printer but it says it's unavailable. (Nor will it show up when I try to add it as a new). I am attempting to get my printer to connect to the wifi. HOW??? I have a google pixel with the app, and a chromebook. It was somehow working, but then I moved and have new wifi service.

[@destinydawn2231]

I know this video is for an HP printer but I have a Canon wireless printer that I've used with 3 different chromebooks over at least the last 5 years with Cloud Print with no issues. Now the printer is showing up when I try to setup the native printing but it won't automatically or manually add it. I guess it's not compatible. Is google really going to make me buy a new printer!?!

[@Johnjones-mb8dn]

Same here (Samsung 2070W), what about all the rest of us, who don't have a HP printer?!?!

[@michael95453]

I have the same problem with a Canon MX922. Worked fine with cloud print. Isn't on the compatible list for Chrome OS's new print service. Have a workaround using a phone and Canon Print Service to print off Google Drive, but boy is that awkward.

[@adrianwalton6715]

Google's failure to properly address or even acknowledge printing issues will be the downfall of Chrome OS if they don't deal with it very soon. I have an HP which has been fine, with my Chromebook (although the Chrome OS 86 update messed it up for some models) but I hear about issues with Canon, Epson and several others. Why the rush to get rid of CloudPrint for all these other printers that seem to need it?

[@BrittMFH]

I have an older Canon printer. It works fine with both my Android phone and my Chromebook. It doesn't have to be a new HP, just needs to be on the same WiFi network.

i just today struggeld to print on my "brother hl 2030" printer and needed to pull out my windows laptop to do it - just printed white pages and from googling it its something a lot of people have. It was working before an then somewhere around chrome 74 it stopped

[@TomTerrific]

Does this also work if the printer is connected via ethernet?

[@trakonor]

Should be fine, as long as the ethernet and wi-fi are the same network, i.e. coming from the same router. I'm doing it the other way (Chromebook via ETH and the printer on wi-fi) and it works just fine. The tools/ apps/ drivers shouldn't go any deeper into the stack than layer 3 in my understanding so to the software ethernet and wi-fi should look the same.

[@marikiemarie7622]

How did the chromebook find the printer. No printers are dected to save?

[@Stephen_A.]

Chrome has come along way with setting up printers. The Cloud printing never really worked right. Every time I wanted to print I would have to re-register the printer. But a couple of years ago, connecting to a printer was pretty easy and always stayed connected. My Brother MFC-L2700DW which is about 4 years old works perfectly with my Chromebooks.

[@tomcarson4742]

Very Funny! My new HP deskjet plus 4100 is listed as compatible with Chromebook. I go through the Chromebook install just as you say and everything works with no errors. Then I try to print. I get an error saying it can't find the printer. It shows up in the list just like it did in the install but no print. I upgraded Chrome-os and re-installed but still no print. I'm ready to return the printer to the store. I have 3 Windows devices that have no problem printing to it.

[@larushka1]

Did you ever solve this. I have same problem

[@cheriemcghee2527]

Thank you so much. I packed up my chromebook and came to my daughters to print something important and was about to panic. This tutorial was straight to the point and only took 3 mins.

[@tiffanymallwitz6571]

No matter what I do it still says printer is no longer available. What am I missing?

[@seannapp1764]

im having the same issue, did you ever figure it out?

It only works if "AirPrint" is set on on the HP printer (on a HP Envy 5000 series) because it activates the IPP protocol.

[@misterman2442]

Hey sir , I have a hp Chromebook and an hp 315 usb wired printer , I have difficulty connecting them . Please help me .

[@mandyburden6867]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I was pretty confused on how to set up my new Hp printer to my mobile device and chromebook and this video made my set up time so quick and easy! youre a blessing! thank you again!

[@barbaraghent3838]

I was able to add my HP Deskjet 4133 to my wireless network and I can see it as "ready" status on my HP smart app however when I try to save the printer on my Acer Chromebook 315 I get an error that says the printer is no longer available. How can I fix this so that I can print from my chromebook. I'm able to print fine from my phone so it has something to do with my set up in the Chromebook.

[@timothyvaher2421]

You demonstrate downloading the "Printer App" on your phone? Was your phone a WI-Fi enabled tethering Hot-Spot? Don't most people have a WI-Fi Router or dedicated Hot-Spot Device? Please clarify the different options.

[@ADIMM0]

I've got an Epson printer and I've never had issues with printing, it's just shared over the network and Chrome OS picked it up. Doesn't Chrome OS use CUPS ?

[@pascalfrei]

Does it work with the HP Neverstop? I'm thinking about getting that printer.

[@chromeunboxed]

HP says it is compatible with the HP Smart app. It is highly likely that a Chromebook will see it on the network but I'm not 100% on that.

[@dukunedan]

any idea how to scan with HP 2300 series on chromebook?

[@Sparkey8]

I am trying to set up a HP DeskJet 2332 and it keeps showing up Device Not Found. Any tips?

[@cameron599]

I am really enjoying the last few vids on "tips and tricks " for Chromebooks. Moving forward I definitely think it adds value to your channel!

[@hsv361]

I agree!

[@VEBco]

I second that.

[@rosalindwiechart7828]

is there an HP LASER printer that works well with a chromebook?

[@genetascott9479]

Pretty simple, takes a load off my mind. Does this also make printing from an android phone possible?

[@dorothysmom]

I can print from my android phone.

[@RossTheWretch]

I did the same thing with my phone that you just did, but it is saying that it has a problem with my networks password. And its correct. I have typed it in aboout 5 times.

[@pzukowski1001]

Can we install the HP Smart App on the Chromebook itself? Chromebooks now support Android apps.

[@47MsBlack]

I can't seem to connect to my hp printer with my asus chromebook. It list it under my saved printers, but it won't print to it unless it's attached with the cable.

[@lelandpeck4585]

I have my chromebook flip 34 connected to an HP Envy Photo All in one 7855 printer. If I print something and go away for an hour or so and come back it won't print. Says the PC isn't connecting to the printer. If I restart the chromebook, it will print. what's going on?

[@littlelady.7vidhyavishal376]

How to hook up this same printer to an hp computer 🖥 am having trouble hook this up

[@regtools]

Nice video. Unfortunately I have some old laptops that don't get Chrome OS updates. So they work with cloud print but not direct.

[@williamklein6749]

Vey nicely explained. But it didn't work for me. never would locate the printer. Sending back Chromebook tomorrow. I need to print and this isn't cutting it.

[@elsplace896]

You sound like you're from my homestate Va. Anyway, do all chromebooks 315 connected to some printer? I looked up the ones that are compatible with CB and I decided on HP 2755e. Thanks for this really clear video. Second question, I thought you could just set up the printer on the CB screen by tapping the clock and then following through. How will I know if need HP Smart app?

[@mundanemorselsmundanemorse7028]

Still says printer is no longer available on the chrome book end. I can’t find a workaround.

[@dw9463]

We are STUCK! We get the message to "add a printer manually". How? It wants "Name" and Address". Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@KarenHRiceScott]

Thanks this was super helpful with our new HP printer.

[@BH-zx4dm]

Hi, I don't see the link for compatible all in one printers. Although you say it's simple, it's very confusing. There is so much conflicting information on other sites. I have purchased and returned two printers. Never opened them because it wasn't totally clear they would work. Thanks.

[@andreapivetta]

Doesn't the Android app work on chrome os as well? Why do you need to use a phone?

[@adrianwalton6715]

If it helps, I have had the Android app on my Chromebook for some time and it works the same. I don't know why he is using his phone in this video... maybe just forgot to mention it could be installed right on the Chromebook

[@hsv361]

@@adrianwalton6715 I was going to ask about that too. Why the phone?

[@kennethturner4316]

I have a Samsung Galaxy chromebook & a HP Neverstop 1202nm Laser Printer. My problem is I do not have a smartphone or a Android. Help

[@griselbriones5847]

I did all that and it’s on my iPhone but i can’t save it on my chrome book. It tells me “it is no longer available” Help! 😩

[@vsplxzhd-4991]

Same

[@stephaniejones4749]

Try it again. The paper came out with just some of it but the main part most of the paper comes out with just a little writing and the rest is blank. I cannot figure out where you say that you look into your Chromebook and it shows the HP is there, but how do you pull up that page to look into your Chromebook? I don't know where the find that what you're showing on your Chromebook. Please can you be a little more specific for some of us who are not tech savvy?

[@MrKvik79]

How is the scanner part?

[@wernerhartl2069]

Plugged in usb-to-printer cable (Amazon $7), went to printer (search in settings on chrome book), and there it was. Not sure what effect my previous experiments had. Used HP Smart on iPhone to set up printer, and then it was at least seen by chrome book, but got message saying not supported. It’s possible just plugging in usb cable would do it. I suspect it’s a security issue which usb connection obviates. Also tried “hp print for chrome” which allowed recognition but not use.

[@barbie40irish13]

Thank you so much ! after 2 hrs trying to figure out , I watched your video 2 minutes and problem solve. Thank you again for posting this video.

[@CarrieGendron]

Why won't my printing in color work from my Chromebook with HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M183fw? It sees it and is connected in to my Chromebook and prints in black and white only.

[@johnblackledge4009]

17th May 2021. HP Smart app has disappeared from Playstore on my Samsung phone, at least in the UK.

[@booch221]

I got a new Chromebook on December 9. This is how I set it up my HP Envy. I opened a document, hit Ctrl+P, and the print dialog box opened, I selected HP Envy 7640 series under the Destination drop down. I clicked Print and that was it. It printed the doc. Will this still work after December 31?

[@AshleyAmber]

Yes it should as long your Chromebook and printer are on the same wifi

[@booch221]

@@ronoldow.6438 That's true of Microsoft and Apple too. Computers change, printers change, as technology changes. Setting up a printer using Chrome has gotten easier

[@booch221]

@@ronoldow.6438 It sounds like you're one of those people who likes to complain and feel sorry for themselves, rather than doing something to fix the problem.

[@angieagentlesoul]

Will I be able to use this app if I am on public wifi with no password available to me?

[@chrisleonard946]

I did all these steps and added it but my printer doesn’t not show up as an option when I try to print out a document? Anyone have any ideas?

[@bobclarie]

Thanks . . I got my sister a Lenovo Ideapad 100s - Chromebook in Dec. of 2015. She lives out in the country in Indiana and connects to the internet via a T-Mobile hotspot via wifi. I presume she should be able to install an HP printer to her Chromebook using the techniques you demonstrated in your video. I live in California, and my sister has a real aversion to all things computer. Thanks again . . . Bob

[@jami7772]

Ok but I can't print remotely from my phone as I have to be on the same network.

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

Cloud print I think was more for mobile printing from anywhere. Also, can't you download the HP app on the Chromebook and set it up from there, via the Play Store? I don't think you need the phone for that.

[@timothyvaher2421]

Bingo Jeff! Here it is 4 months later in the year 2021 and I asked the same question today! A printer is the most common peripheral mentioned in the Old Testament. Yet dude confuses the masses by loading a random printing app on his phone. You and I were the only ones to go DOH! Homer Simpson style. Stay vigilant keep watch...

[@TaraJohnson461]

@@timothyvaher2421 GEEEEEEEEESSSHHHH. Doing it now!!

[@JamesThompson-oz8kh]

I had a chance to tryout a Google Pixelbook Go at home. As part of setting up the Chromebook I went to settings and went to the printer section and it asked for the IP address of the printer. I put that in and it saw my HP Envy 4500 instantly and I was good to go. No app needed. 👍

[@phillipjames453]

Me Too!

[@caldud2]

My printer was connected to wifi, could print from word on my laptop using windows but not from Chromebook or Chrome browser on my laptop. I used this HP app shown on the video to change the name of the printer. Then I went into chrome OS, hit Save (it always showed the printer before but this time the save button was lit up) and now the printer works. Can't really explain it but it now works and all I did was change the name.

[@marcturcotte1962]

Canon Pixma G3200 is not compatible as of July 2 2021, if you have any news just respond. Thanks !!!

[@adrianwalton6715]

You're leaving out a couple of key issues with Chrome OS and the HP Smart app... first, it won't let you print any documents or spreadsheet... you need to convert these to PDF first. Also, you don't need your phone. The HP Smart Print app installs on your Chromebook as an Android app. Unfortunately, the ChromeOS HP Print Extension (which was far better) stopped working properly with the ChromeOS 86 update. It was better than the HP Smart app as it would print anything without having to convert to PDF first. Neither HP or Google seems to have any interest in fixing the issues that arose with the ChromeOS 86 update so for now it looks like the HP Smart option is the best option if you have an HP printer

[@hsv361]

And if no HP printer?

[@JeffSyam]

Speaking about HP, 23 yrs ago when I installed Linux/FreeBSD on your PC, HP was the only brand that supported out-of-the-box. I was a student back then, and obviously, we chose a cheaper printer, Canon which was an absolute open-source nightmare.

[@stephaniejones4749]

Can you get to the point? Sometimes you all that extra commentary is irritating. I'll be glad when you get to how you get to Chromebook to print documents

[@mrmaramind]

Great video as always. Is there a laser printer that works with the app, prefer color laser.

[@ardikardian3756]

How to setup canon ip2770 on chromebook??

[@dj85rocco]

It don't show up

[@janisabrown4559]

Worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@zopxz2032]

I suggest everytime you make a video you tell us what chromebook you are using. Even if it is in the description

[@chromeunboxed]

Good call!!! Added printer and Chromebook to the description.

[@zopxz2032]

@@chromeunboxed thank you so much

[@squigglove]

I just bought an HP 3755 All in One and could NOT get it to link to my Chromebook. Supposedly it can only be hooked up by opening my router, which my husband refused to do.

[@littlewilliam8482]

👏👏👏👏 wow thanks chrome unboxed :)

[@sandypeck4159]

Thank you so much. I wish I would have found your video a couple of hours ago. You would have saved me a lot of frustration!! Can't thank you enough!

[@leejbird1984]

This video was a life saver. Thank you so much!

[@LD-bh3vf]

is there compatible for USB Printers?

[@johnricksteves4715]

Yes.

[@cathykelly6648]

The; problem is it does not stay connected and I cannot figure this out!!

[@theusmansem]

U setup on phone not on chromebook?

[@freestyleval0886]

You're awesome!!!! Thank you so much

[@suwansatahoo]

Super helpful video! Thanks a lot!

[@mandelmitchell8418]

This was a great program it works with all Chromebooks and HP printers

[@shekharbadola4192]

How to connect wired printer with. Chromebook ?

[@zblip22]

I Tried downloading the app on my Chromebook and it didn't work. Will try it with the phone as you did Thanks

[@stephaniejones4749]

It printed but it did not print everything from my Chromebook to my printer. This is really not helping me

[@AbueloB]

I do need a new printer and I did start using a chromebook. I'll give it a try!

[@lucyhaven1039]

Legend, Been looking for this for yeyeyeyeyeaaaaarrrrssss!!!

[@guillenmanejando3831]

Muchas gracias amigo

[@mikewalters]

Yes, it's a very simple transition

[@tpelly1960]

Thanks!

[@robins2246]

this ONLY tells you how to add a printer to HP smart app which I already had - need to know how to make the chromebook now see the printer... :(

[@johnmorrow4719]

great info. tx

[@oliviavollmar3712]

Thank you! I was getting so frustrated!

[@giabenitez2483]

i saved the hp printer on my chromebook but when i open the files it doesnt print

[@darrainjosephsr.8694]

My printer is showing amber light solid only

[@shannoncarnahan4238]

Did everything you said and STILL does not link my new Chromebook to my HP printer. Say's NO DETECTED

[@crichardson7424]

Why do I need a Phone as as a go between?

[@Cvs-om3hd]

Unable to set up my Chromebook with my HP printer won't connect

[@NanaBoo1105]

I simply want to know how to print back-to-back -- duplex printing.

[@skoidat]

I've never had a problem with Chromebooks and printers, even in the C720 days.

[@kikisdeliveryservice2750]

mine still didnt work

[@RossTheWretch]

I am having an AWFUL time with my tango connecting and my laptop recognizing my tango. I have called and called and talked and talked and been through so many processes and my tango is not recognozed. This is supposed to be extremely simple. I have an HP Google chromebook, and HPTango printer. I have had these products for 2 years now. I recently moved, got another wifi set up for my home, and nothing. HOW IN THE WORLD DO I GET MY PRINTER TO CONNECT!?

[@margaretskoog1919]

Dont need a history lesson on Chromebook. Don't need hands waving all over the screen. Appreciate the basic tutorial.

[@davidhorrocks998]

I appreciate the help, but spending more than half of the video just telling me how easy it is to do without actually telling me how to do it is frustrating when one is in a hurry. Maybe less chat and more to the point?

[@fmdease]

It's so funny, my N42 printed flawlessly to my HP MFP M4777nw until the latest Chrome update.

[@adrianwalton6715]

Yeah... same with my HP OfficeJet Pro with two paper trays. Chrome OS 86 messed it up so I can no longer select a paper tray.

[@sarahrowsey4584]

no help at all.... We set up our printer from our phone, but you didn't show the setting/steps for the chromebook?

[@rrahbit]

the printer is not showing up on the chrome book