How to Print Pictures from Your Phone

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This wikiHow teaches you how to print pictures from your smartphone using a Wi-Fi-connected printer. To print pictures from your phone, you need to have a Wi-Fi enabled printer connected to the same wireless network that your phone is connected to. You can use the Default Print Service or third-party plug-ins on Android, or AirPrint on iPhone.

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Using Android

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    Your printer needs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone in order to print from your phone. The way you connect your printer to Wi-Fi is different from one printer to another. Consult the user's manual or manufacturer's web page for your printer if you need help connecting your printer to Wi-Fi.
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    Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If it's not already connected to Wi-Fi, use the following steps to connect your phone to Wi-Fi:
    • Swipe down from the top of your screen.
    • Tap and hold the Wi-Fi icon.
    • Tap the wireless network your printer is connected to.
    • Enter your password if needed.
    • Tap Connect .
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    The Settings menu has an icon that resembles a gear. Tap the icon on your Home screen or apps menu on your Android phone.
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    It's in the upper-right corner of the Settings menu. This displays the Search menu. The Settings menu is different from one Android phone model to another. The easiest way to find specific items in the Settings menu is to use the search functionality.
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    This displays the menu with the Printing options.
    • On most Android phones, this can be found under "Connection Preferences" followed by "Connected Devices".
    • On Samsung Galaxy phones, this can be found under "Connections" followed by "More connection settings".
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    This opens the menu with the Printing option.
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    This opens the Printing menu.
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    This is the default printing plug-in for Android devices. Your phone will start scanning your network for available printers.
    • Alternatively, if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can tap Samsung Print Service Plugin .
    • If you want to use a third-party plug-in, tap Download Plugin at the bottom of the menu to display a list of third-party print service plug-ins from the Google Play Store.
    • As of 2021, Google Cloud Print is no longer available.
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    This connects your printer to your phone. You can now print to your printer from your phone.
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    It has an icon that resembles a stack of photos. Tap the Gallery icon on your Home screen.
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    Photos are organized by album. Tap an album with a photo you want to print and then tap the photo to display it in full-screen mode.
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    It's the icon with three vertical dots in the upper-right corner. This displays a pop-up menu.
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    It's at the bottom of the menu. This prints the photo. [1] [2]
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Printing with AirPrint on iPhone

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    Your printer must be Wi-Fi enabled and support AirPrint. The process for connecting your printer to Wi-Fi will vary depending on your printer. Generally, you'll use the printer's built-in menu to select your wireless network and enter the password to join. Consult the user's manual or manufacturer's web page for your printer if you need help connecting your printer to a Wi-Fi network.
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    Most modern desktop printers will have a special tray for photo paper that your iPhone will automatically print pictures from. This tray may be adjustable, and the location will vary depending on the printer. Refer to your printer's documentation for instructions on putting photo paper in the tray.
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    You cannot print to your AirPrint printer remotely from a different Wi-Fi network. Use the following steps to connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network:
    • Tap the icon with two gears to open the Settings menu.
    • Tap Wi-Fi .
    • Tap the toggle switch to turn Wi-Fi on if needed.
    • Tap the name of your Wi-Fi network.
    • Enter your wireless network.
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    This app icon looks like a multicolored flower. You can find this app on your home screen or by searching.
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    If you want to print more than one photo, tap and hold a picture and it will get a blue checkmark in the upper left corner to indicate that it is selected. You can continue tapping to add pictures to your selection. Make sure you don't select a video, though, as that will prevent you from getting the option to print. [3]
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    This is the Share icon. You'll find this in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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    You'll find this in the second row of sharing options. It has an icon that resembles a You may have to swipe the row from right to left to see it.
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    Your iPhone will scan your wireless network for available printers. A list of available printers will appear.
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    If your printer is not on the list, verify that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network and that it is AirPrint compatible. Restarting the printer and your router will usually fix connection errors.
    • If you need more printing options, you may want to try the printing app from your printer's manufacturer, like the HP app, HP Smart. Check the App Store for third-party print options.
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    Your printer will automatically attempt to print from the photo paper tray on your printer.
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      1. ↑ https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-print-from-android-4769907
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      1. Connect your printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone.
      2. Connect add your printer in the settings menu under "Connection Preferences" < "Connected Devices" < "Printing." (Android Only).
      3. Navigate to a picture you want to print.
      4. Tap the icon in the upper-right corner.
      5. Tap Print .
      6. Tap Select Printer .
      7. Tap your printer.
      8. Tap the colored print icon.
      9. Confirm that you want to use Cloud Print by tapping "OK."

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