How to heed from a Chromebook
There’s no shortage of myths and misconceptions regarding Google’s Chrome OS. Most commonly deceptive on a slew of Chromebooks, Chrome OS is more than a glorified browser. Under the hood, it offers file management, standalone apps, access to the Google Play Store and, yes, printing.
To get started you’ll need to go above the Cloud Print process for the printer (or printers) you would like to access from your Chromebook. Having a cloud-enabled printer is going to make the treat a lot easier, but it’s still possible with a more conventional printer restricted to using a USB connection.
Follow the setup commands on Google’s Cloud Print site, where you’ll be walked above the process based on the brand and model of your printer.
After connecting a printer to Cloud Print, you’re ready to print from your Chromebook. You can either retract File > Print in the menu bar or use the keyboard shortcut of Ctrl + P to create a print job.
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A meaning like the one above will present itself. Click Change.
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A popup will give you the option to retract a Google Cloud Print printer, local printers, or alternative destinations. Select the printer you’d like to use.
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With your printer selected, adjust settings to your liking then click Print. Finally, walk over to the printer with your cup of coffee in hand, pick up the brute manifestation of your once digital document and gaze in astounding at just how easy that was.
For more Chromebook how-to gratified, be sure to check out this page dedicated to all things Chrome OS.
Editors’ Note:
This post was originally emanated August 19, 2014, and has since been updated to consider changes.
