How to print from android phone to hp printer without wifi

In this article, you will find out how to print your photos directly from your smartphone using the best print apps.

RICOH Smart Device Connector

The Ricoh Smart Device Connector is an app that allows you to print a web page you are viewing on your phone or a file you have saved. Simply download and install the application. Make sure your phone and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Select the Print option and the app will search for printers available via Bluetooth or the Wifi network.

You can also set it up to access your Google Drive or Dropbox files. With the RICOH Smart Device Connector you can also scan files as well as make presentations from files saved in your cell phone if the projector has a Bluetooth connection. You can also connect to smart screens, for example from a Smart TV.

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PrinterShare is another tool that works to wirelessly connect your cell phone to a printer. It is important to note that the printers should be relatively recent models with a wireless option.

Bluetooth Print

Bluetooth Print is an app that, as its name suggests, allows you to run a print from your mobile phone using Bluetooth. It’s only available for Android.

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What are other printer programs?

Most printer manufacturers already have a system in place to enable remote printing from a portable device such as a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

How to use printer programs?

  • Install your printer's app or program.

  • Make sure that both the printer and the mobile phone are connected to the same Wifi network.

  • Follow the steps of your printer's app to send the print command.

Some of the most common printer apps are listed below, you can download them by clicking on the name and following the link:

HP

Epson

Canon

How does the Samsung print service plugin work?

If you have a recent Samsung Galaxy phone you can configure it with your printer (HP, Brother, Lexmark and Canon among others) to send a file to print files remotely. You'll need both devices connected to the same wireless network, without having to use Google Cloud Print and without installing another application or driver.

Go to Settings > Connections > More Connection Settings > Print</bold>. In the Print Options menu, click on + Download plugin and choose the plugin you want to install (all manufacturers are present). If you have a Samsung printer, download the official Samsung Print Service Plugin. The same principle applies for other brands.

Once you have installed the plugin, go back to Print Options, select Samsung Print Service Plugin and activate the option. Your smartphone will then search for compatible Samsung printers that are connected to the same wifi network.

The Samsung Print Service Plugin is installed by default on most Samsung smartphones, but the application is also compatible with other Android devices (as of v 4.4). You can download the Samsung Print Service Plugin from the Google Play Store.

Do you need more help with your printer? Check out our forum!

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This document is for HP printers and Android smartphones or tablets.

Print from your Android device with a USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable connected to your HP printer.

note:

Printing with a USB OTG cable is not supported from an Apple or Windows 10 Mobile device.

How to print from android phone to hp printer without wifi

How to print from android phone to hp printer without wifi

Step 1: Check the requirements

Before you print with a USB OTG cable, make sure the printer and your Android device meet the following requirements:

  • The printer hardware is set up.

  • The printer supports printing from a USB OTG cable connection.

    Most HP printers support printing from a USB OTG. For a list of HP printers that do not support printing from a USB OTG connection, go to the Frequently asked questions (FAQs) section.

  • An Android OS 4.0 (KitKat) device or later that supports USB OTG.

    Consult your Android device manufacturer or product specifications to determine whether your device supports printing with a USB OTG cable.

  • The HP Printer Service Plugin installed on the Android device.

    Go to HP Print Service Plugin (in English), then follow the on-screen instructions to install the plugin from the Google Play Store.

  • A USB and USB OTG cable. The USB OTG cable includes a USB port on one end and a micro-USB connector on the other.

    USB cable

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    USB OTG cable

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Step 2: Connect the USB OTG cable to your printer and Android device

Turn on the printer, then connect the USB OTG cable to your printer and Android device.

  1. Turn on the printer, if is not on already.

  2. Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port

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    on the rear of the printer and the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the OTG cable.

  3. Plug the micro-USB connector of the OTG cable into the micro-USB port on your Android device.

    An HP Print Service Plugin window displays on the Android device.

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  4. Tap OK to activate the HP Print Service Plugin.

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Your Android device is now ready to print using the USB OTG connection.

Step 3: Print from your Android device

Print photos, documents, emails, or webpages from your Android device using the USB OTG cable connection.

note:

Menus, icons, and the location of the print settings vary depending on Android version and device manufacturer.

Print documents or images saved in Files, Google Docs, Gallery, Photos, etc. from your Android device.

  1. Open the item you want to print, tap the menu icon

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    , and then tap Print.

    A print preview screen displays.

  2. On the preview screen, tap the down arrow

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    to view the printer list, then select USB: HP [your printer model name] from the list of available printers.

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  3. Tap the down arrow

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    to change any print settings, then tap the Print icon
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    .

Print an email, webpage, or documents or photos saved in a cloud storage account such as Google Drive from your Android device.

  1. Open the item you want to print, tap Share or the Share icon

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    , then tap Print
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    .

    A print preview screen displays.

  2. On the preview screen, tap the down arrow

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    to view the printer list, then select USB: HP [your printer model name] from the list of available printers.

    How to print from android phone to hp printer without wifi

  3. Tap the down arrow

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    to change any print settings, then tap the Print icon
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    .

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Refer to these frequently asked questions for more information about the HP Print Service Plugin for Android devices.

Does my HP printer support printing from USB OTG?

Most HP printers with a USB port support printing from a USB OTG. Consult the following list for HP printers that do not support printing from a USB OTG cable:

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To quickly locate your printer model, hold down the CTRL and F keys. In the search box that displays, type the printer model number (example: 8612), then press Enter.

  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n Printer

  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw Printer

  • HP HotSpot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet 1020 Printer

  • HP LaserJet 1020 Plus Printer

  • HP LaserJet CP1025 Color Printer

  • HP LaserJet CP1025nw Color Printer

  • HP LaserJet M1005 Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet M1319f Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet P2035 Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M12w Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1132 Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1132s Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1136 Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1139 Multifunction Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1213nf Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1216nfh Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro M1219nfh Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M25a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M25nw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125r Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125ra Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125rnw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126nw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fn Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fs Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M128fn Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M128fp Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M128fw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130fn Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130nw Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132a Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1102 Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1102s Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1106 Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1108 Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1109 Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1109w Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1566 Printer

  • HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn Printer

  • HP LaserJet Ultra MFP M134a Printer

  • HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer - L411b

  • HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer - L411a

  • HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One Printer - L511

  • HP Officejet Pro L7550 All-in-One Printer

  • HP Officejet Pro L7555 All-in-One Printer

  • HP Officejet Pro L7580 All-in-One Printer

  • HP Officejet Pro L7590 All-in-One Printer

What if I cannot print to my printer?

When a print job does not print, make sure your Android device, printer, and cables are working and ready for printing.

  • Confirm your Android device supports printing from a USB OTG cable: Consult your Android device manufacturer or product specifications to determine whether your device supports printing with a USB OTG cable.

  • Make sure the app you are trying to print from supports the option to print: Look for a Print icon

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    to confirm the app supports printing.

  • Reconnect the USB OTG cable: Disconnect and reconnect the USB OTG cable from the Android device.

  • Try a different USB OTG cable: If you do not have another USB OTG cable, go to HP Home & Home Office to purchase one. You can also purchase a USB OTG cables from other retailers.

  • Reconnect the USB cable: Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable from the printer and the USB OTG cable.

  • Try a different USB cable: Use a different USB cable. HP supports USB cables less than 3 m (9 ft 10 in) in length.

  • Restart the printer and your Android device: Restarting your Android device and the printer can clear possible error conditions.

What other mobile printing solutions can I use with my Android device?

For more information about other mobile printing solutions for your Android device, go to HP Mobile Printing.

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How do I connect my HP printer to my phone without WiFi?

You will have to make sure that the printer you are using features a Bluetooth receiver. After you have confirmed the existence of Bluetooth, activate the Bluetooth connection. Head into your phone and pair the device with your best wireless printer for home using the Bluetooth section of the settings app.

How do I connect my HP printer to my Android phone?

How to print from your Android phone using WiFi Direct.
Download the HP Print Service Plugin from the Google Play Store and install it on your device..
Get the WiFi Direct printer name. Every HP printer with WiFi Direct has a unique name and password. ... .
Use the apps to print. ... .
Select your printer. ... .
Wait for connection and print..

How do I print from my phone to my HP printer using cable?

Must have: HP Printer (Powered On).
Connect the USB (Male) of the printer to the USB (female) socket of the OTG cable..
Connect the OTG cable to Android Device..
A pop up will appear on your android screen, tap the option to select the HP Print Service Plugin as default then tap ok..