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How to print from an Android phone or tablet

For: Android phone or tablet, including Samsung Galaxy

Last checked October 14, 2026 against official help from Google and Samsung. Written for Pixel phones and Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets.

You can print from your Android phone or tablet without a cable. Most Wi-Fi printers work with the printing that's already built into Android.

This page is for you if

  • You want to print a photo, email or web page from your phone
  • Your printer doesn't show up when you try to print

Good to know first

Most Wi-Fi printers work with the Default Print Service that comes with Android, so you usually don't need an app. Menu names differ a little between phone makers. The steps show where they differ.

Do these steps

  1. Use the same Wi-Fi

    Turn the printer on. Make sure the printer and your phone are on the same Wi-Fi network.

  2. Turn on printing

    Open Settings. On a Pixel and many other phones, tap Connected devices, then Connection preferences, then Printing. On a Samsung, search Settings for Printing and tap it. Then tap Default Print Service and turn it on.

  3. Open what you want to print

    Open the photo, email or web page.

  4. Find Print

    In most apps, tap Share or More (three dots), then tap Print. Each app puts it in a slightly different place, and some apps can't print.

  5. Pick your printer

    Tap Select printer at the top and choose your printer. If it isn't listed, tap All printers and wait while the phone looks for it.

  6. Print

    Tap the Print button. To change the paper size or color first, tap the down arrow at the top.

Good to know

  • If your printer still doesn't show up, your printer's maker may have a print service app in the Google Play Store. On a Samsung, tap Download plugin on the Printing screen to find it. Your printer's own help can also show you how: HP, Canon, Epson, Brother.
  • If an app can't print, take a screenshot and print the picture instead.
  • To keep a copy without printing, choose Save as PDF instead of a printer.

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