This wikiHow teaches you how to print photos, documents, and other types of files on a Samsung Galaxy tablet. If you have access to a wireless printer, add it to your tablet by downloading an app on the Play Store. If your printer doesn't have internet access, but can use Bluetooth, you can pair it with your tablet and print documents via the Sharing menu.
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Method 1 of 3: Adding a Wi-Fi Printer
Step 1. Turn on the wireless printer
If the printer is not online yet, turn it on and connect the printer to a Wi-Fi network.
- You only need to do this the first time you set up the printer.
- Look for an article on wikiHow about setting up a wireless printer connection so you can configure the printer on a wireless network.
Step 2. Connect the tablet to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer
The tablet must be connected to the same network as the printer in order to print wirelessly.
Connect the tablet to Wi-Fi by opening the app Settings, touch Wi-Fi, and activate it (if it is not already enabled). If you are not already connected to a network, touch the network name and enter the password when prompted.
Step 3. Open Settings
on tablets.
The icon is in the app drawer.
Step 4. Touch More connection settings
This option is in the left menu.
Depending on the version of Android you are using, the options displayed may vary, but there is the word More in it, for example More networks or More settings. Touch the displayed option. If the option appears Print or Printing in it, means that you have selected the correct option.
Step 5. Touch Printing or Print.
Menu names can be different.
Step 6. Touch Download plug-in
This will open the Play Store to a list of printing services.
If a printing service has been set up, its name will be listed here. If it's not already enabled, go to Step 9
Step 7. Install the printer plug-in for the printer manufacturer you are using
If your printer manufacturer is not listed there, just select it Samsung Print Service Plugin.
Install the add-on by touching INSTALL once you have selected the option, then follow the given instructions.
Step 8. Return to the Printing menu or Print by touching the back button (left arrow).
Step 9. Touch printer add-ons
For example, touch Canon Print Service when you install this add-on.
Step 10. Slide the switch to the On position
Now you are ready to add a printer.
Step 11. Touch the menu in the upper right corner, then select Add printer
Step 12. Touch Add + or Add Printer.
The options displayed will vary depending on the plug-in installed.
Step 13. Add a printer by following the given instructions
You will be asked to enter the printer name, hostname or IP address (if not automatically detected), and other info depending on the printer in use. The add-ons may vary, but you usually have to touch OK in the final step to save printer settings. If a printer has been added, you can use it to print files wirelessly now.
Method 2 of 3: Using a Wi-Fi Printer
Step 1. Connect the tablet to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer
The tablet must be connected to the same network as the printer in order for you to print documents wirelessly.
Step 2. Open the file you want to print
You can print files found in Google Docs, Drive, web browsers, and almost any other application.
Step 3. Tap on the three-dot menu located on the file you're opening
This menu is in the top right corner.
Most Google apps place their menus here, although other apps may display a different icon or menu location
Step 4. Touch the Print option
The print preview screen will open.
Step 5. Select the printer
If something shown in the upper-left corner of the screen isn't your printer, tap the menu and select your printer.
If the printer isn't listed there, make sure you're connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the tablet
Step 6. Touch the yellow printer icon to print the file
Doing so will send the selected file to the wireless printer.
Method 3 of 3: Using a Bluetooth Printer
Step 1. Enable Bluetooth on the tablet
If you don't have access to the Wi-Fi printer, but can connect to the printer via Bluetooth, perform the following steps to enable Bluetooth on the tablet:
- Open the notification panel by swiping down from the top of the home screen.
- Touch the gear in the top right corner.
- Touch Bluetooth in the left column.
- Slide the switch on the right panel to the On (blue) position. The tablet will scan for available Bluetooth devices.
- If there is a separate option to make the device visible (the "Make this device visible" option) follow the instructions provided to do so.
Step 2. Put the printer into Bluetooth pairing mode
Sometimes the printer is instantly recognized via Bluetooth after turning it on, but there are also printers that require you to press a button or select a menu.
Step 3. Select the Bluetooth printer on the tablet
If the Samsung Galaxy can recognize the printer automatically, touch the printer name (or manufacturer name) to connect. If it is not recognized, touch Search for new devices to do a search.
Step 4. Touch Connect on the tablet
Doing so will pair your tablet with the printer.
- Depending on the printer used, you may need to enter a PIN to complete the connection. Read the instructions in the printer's manual (or internet) for the correct PIN.
- If the printer has a screen, check if you have to confirm the connection by doing something on the printer.
Step 5. Open the file you want to print
Some apps don't support Bluetooth printing, but usually you can still print documents and/or photos from apps that have a "Share" option.
Step 6. Touch the Sharing menu
The location will vary, but is usually located at the bottom of the screen or in a menu.
Step 7. Select Bluetooth from the menu
The icon is in the form of a bow tie in a sideways direction. A list of Bluetooth devices will be displayed.
Step 8. Touch the Bluetooth printer
Doing so will send the selected document to the printer. If the document does not print automatically, check the printer screen and confirm if necessary.
