How to Print From Android to Any Printer (2026) — 4 Methods
Android makes wireless printing easier than ever. Here is everything you need to know about printing from your Android phone — whether you have a Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, or any other Android device. For iPhone printing see our iPhone printing guide.
Method 1: Built-in Android Print Function
Modern Android phones (Android 9 and later) have printing built directly into the operating system. Open the document, photo, or webpage → tap the three-dot menu or Share → select Print. Android searches for printers on your WiFi network automatically. Select your printer, choose settings, and tap Print. If your printer does not appear, tap the dropdown at the top and select Add Printer or check your printer is on the same WiFi network. Ensure your printer is connected to WiFi first — see our WiFi setup guide if needed.
Method 2: Samsung Print Service Plugin
Samsung Android phones have the Samsung Print Service Plugin pre-installed, adding support for hundreds of printer models. Go to Settings → Connections → More connection settings → Printing → Samsung Print Service Plugin → ensure it is enabled. This plugin supports most HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, and Samsung printers directly without additional apps.
Method 3: Manufacturer Print Apps
HP Smart (Android): Automatically finds HP printers on your network. Print documents, photos, PDFs, and web content. Also supports scanning from your phone camera. Canon PRINT: For Canon printers with Google Photos integration and Canon's colour optimisation. Epson Smart Panel: Full Epson printer control from Android including EcoTank ink level monitoring. Brother Mobile Connect: For Brother printers with mobile scan capability.
Method 4: Printhand (Google Cloud Print Replacement)
Since Google discontinued Cloud Print in 2021, Printhand Mobile Print Premium ($4.99) is the best alternative for printing to non-WiFi-Direct printers from Android. It supports over 3,000 printer models and enables printing via WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB OTG cable.
How to Print PDFs From Android
Open the PDF in any viewer (Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat) → tap the three-dot menu → Print → select printer → Print. Alternatively open the PDF in Chrome browser → three-dot menu → Share → Print.
How to Print Photos From Android
Open Google Photos → select the photo → tap the three-dot menu → Print → choose your printer. Select photo paper in the print settings and choose the highest quality option for best results.
Troubleshooting Android Printing
Printer not found: ensure both devices are on the same WiFi network — your phone may be on 5GHz while the printer is on 2.4GHz. Try forgetting your WiFi network and reconnecting to the 2.4GHz band. Print job stuck: Settings → Apps → Print Spooler → Clear Cache and Clear Data. This resets the Android print system and resolves most stuck job issues. If your printer is showing as offline, see our printer offline fix guide.