How to set up a printer on a Samsung phone: all methods of connecting and solving problems

Printing documents directly from your phone Samsung has long ceased to be a luxury - modern smartphones support connection to most printers without a computer. However, not all users know how to properly configure this connection, especially if the printer is an older model or uses non-standard protocols. In this article, we will analyze all the current connection methods: from classic Android Support connection to most printers without a computer. However, not all users know how to properly configure this connection, especially if the printer is an older model or uses non-standard protocols. In this article we will analyze all current connection methods: from classic Wi-Fi Direct to cloud services like Google Cloud Print (despite its official closure, alternatives work!).

We will pay special attention to typical errors - why the phone does not see the printer, how to solve problems with drivers and what to do if printing is interrupted in the middle of a document. A separate section is dedicated unique firmware features One UI from Samsung, which can both simplify and complicate the setup process. If you use a printer HP, Canon, Epson or Brother —here you will find specific instructions for each brand.

1. Preparation: what to check before connecting

Before setting up the printer on your phone Samsung, make sure that both devices are ready to connect. Start by checking compatibility: not all printers support direct printing from mobile devices. For example, older models without a Wi-Fi module can only be connected via USB-OTG (and not all smartphones support this).

Here are the minimum requirements for a successful connection:

• 📱 Samsung smartphone on Android 8.0 and higher (on older versions they may there are no drivers for new printers).
• 🖨️ Printer with support for at least one of the protocols: Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint (for some models), Mopria or classic Wi-Fi.
• 📶 Wi-Fi network (if a wireless connection is used) with a frequency 2.4 GHz —many printers do not work on 5 GHz.
• 🔋 Battery charge phone not lower 30% - some printers require long synchronization.

Also check if the latest updates are installed on your phone One UI. To do this, go to Settings → Software update and click Download and install. Outdated firmware may cause printing failures.

⚠️ Attention: If your printer was released before 2015, it may not support modern protocols Mopria or Wi-Fi Direct. In this case, the only option is to connect via USB-OTG or use an intermediate computer.

2. Connecting the printer to a Samsung phone via Wi-Fi

The most universal way is to connect via local network Wi-Fi. It works with most modern printers and does not require additional adapters. The main condition: both the phone and the printer must be connected to the same network.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it boots up completely (the indicators should be lit steadily).
2. On the phone Samsung Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi and connect to your network.
3. On the printer, find the button Wi-Fi (or Network) and hold it 3-5 seconds until the wireless network indicator blinks.
4. Select your network Wi-Fi on the printer display and enter the password (if there is a screen). For printers without a display, use WPS - press the button WPS on the router within 2 minutes after activating the connection mode on the printer.
5. Install the printer manufacturer's application on your phone (for example, HP Smart, Canon PRINT or Epson iPrint) or universal Mopria Print Service from Google Play.
6. Launch the application, select Add a printer and wait until the phone finds the device on the network.

If the printer is not detected, try entering it manually IP address. You can find out by printing a test sheet of network settings (usually a button Information or Configuration report on a printer).

3. Using Wi-Fi Direct for direct connection

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and printer directly, without a router. This is convenient if you are in a place without access to the network or want to print confidential documents without connecting to a public one. Wi-Fi.

Connection algorithm:

1. On the printer, activate the mode Wi-Fi Direct (usually in the menu Network → Wi-Fi Direct). Remember the network name and password (they will be displayed on the display or printed on a sheet).
2. On your phone Samsung open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi and find the printer network (for example, DIRECT-xx-HP OfficeJet Pro 9010).
3. Connect to this network by entering the password from the printer.
4. Open the printing application (for example, Mopria Print Service) and select the document should be detected automatically.

Please note: in mode Wi-Fi Direct mode, the phone will lose access to the Internet. If you need to print and use the network at the same time, use a classic connection via a router.

⚠️ Attention: Some printer models (for example, Brother HL-L2350DW) require manual confirmation of the connection. device. If after entering the password the connection is not established, check the printer display - a confirmation request may be displayed there.

4. Connecting via USB-OTG: when wireless methods do not work

If your printer does not support Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Directand printing from your phone necessary, can be used with an adapter. This method works with many models, but requires: a USB cable. USB cable with adapter OTG. This method works with many models HP, Canon And Epson, but requires:

• 🔌 USB Type-B cable → USB-A (standard for printers) + OTG adapter (USB-A → USB-C or microUSB, depending on your connector Samsung).
• 📱 OTG support your smartphone (check in Settings → Device care → Diagnostics).
• 🖼️ Printer driversinstalled on your phone (usually they are automatically downloaded the first time you connect).

Step-by-step guide:

1. Connect the adapter OTG to the phone, and then connect it to the printer with a cable USB.
2. A notification will appear on the phone USB device is connected. Click on it and select Transfer files or Use for printing.
3. If the drivers are not installed automatically, download them manually from Google Play (search by printer model).
4. Open the document (for example, in Google Docs or Galery), click Printing and select your printer from the list.

Printing speed via USB-OTG is usually higher than via Wi-Fi, but the cable limits mobility. Also note that not all printers support this method - some older models require special drivers for Androidwhich may not be available. be.

5. alternatives

Service Google Cloud Print officially closed in December 2020, but its functionality has been replaced by other solutions. If your printer supports cloud printing, you can send documents for printing from anywhere in the world - as long as the printer is turned on and connected to the Internet.

Alternative services for cloud printing:

Service	Supported printers	Features
HP Smart	Most printers HP (2015 and newer)	Automatic setup, printing from Google Drive
Epson Connect	Printers Epson with support Epson Email Print	Printing by email, integration with Dropbox
Canon PRINT	Printers Canon s PIXMA Cloud Link	Support AirPrint, printing from social networks
Mopria Print Service	Any printers with Mopria (most modern ones)	Universal solution, works without branded applications

To set up cloud printing:

1. Install the official application of the printer manufacturer on your phone.
2. Create an account (if required) and add a printer via Add device.
3. Activate cloud printing in the printer settings (usually in the menu Network → Cloud services).
4. Send a document for printing via application or web interface of the service.

⚠️ Attention: When using cloud printing, documents are temporarily stored on the manufacturer's servers. If you are printing confidential information, delete it from the application history after printing is complete.

6. Solving common problems

Even with correct configuration, errors may occur. Here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

The printer is not detected via Wi-Fi:

• 🔄 Restart the router and printer - sometimes simply turning off the power for 30 seconds helps.
• 📡 Check the Wi-Fi frequency —many printers do not work on 5 GHz. Switch the router to mode 2.4 GHz or create a separate network for the printer.
• 🔧 Update the printer firmware - outdated The software may not be compatible with modern smartphones. Look for update instructions on the manufacturer's website.

The document does not print or printing is interrupted:

• 📄 Check the file format —some printers do not support PDF/A or high-resolution files. Try converting the document to standard PDF.
• 🖼️ Reduce the image size —if you are printing a photo, reduce the resolution to 150–300 dpi.
• 🔋 Check the toner/ink level —many printers stop printing when consumables are low, even if they have not yet run out.

The phone does not see the printer via USB-OTG:

• 🔌 Check the cable and adapter - some cheap OTGadapters do not support data transfer.
• 📱 Enable USB debugging to Settings → About phone → Software information → Build number (press 7 times, then return to Developer options and activate the option).
• 🖨️ Install drivers manually —download them from the printer manufacturer’s website (section Support → Drivers).

What to do if the printer prints blank sheets?

This problem is most often associated with dried ink (for inkjet printers) or a faulty cartridge (for laser printers). Try:

1. Run Cleaning the print head in the printer settings.

2. Check whether the protective tape has been removed from the cartridge (important for new consumables).

3. If the printer is laser, shake the cartridge - the toner may have caked.

If all else fails, the cartridge needs to be replaced.

7. Features of setup on Samsung phones with One UI

Firmware One UI from Samsung has several unique features that can affect printing:

1. Built-in Mopria Print Service:

Starting from Android 10, Samsung preinstalls a service Mopriathat automatically detects compatible printers. To check its operation:

1. Open any document (for example, in Samsung Notes or Galery).
2. Click ⋮ → Print.
3. If your device appears in the list of printers, the service is working. If no, update it in Google Play.

2. Mode DeX for advanced features:

If you connect your phone to the monitor via Samsung DeX, you can use the printer as in a desktop OS:

• 🖥️ Connect your phone to the monitor via HDMI or wireless DeX.
• 🖨️ Connect the printer via Wi-Fi or USB.
• 📑 Open the document in DeX and select Printing —the interface will be similar to a computer.

3. Security restrictions:

One UI blocks access to some system functions for third-party applications. (for example PrinterShare), try:

• 🔓 Give the application all permissions in Settings → Applications → [Application name] → Permissions.
• 🛡️ Disable Protection against malware in Samsung Knox during setup.

8. The best applications for printing from a Samsung phone

Standard tools Android do not always cope with printing, especially if the printer is a rare model. In this case, specialized applications will help:

Application	Printer support	Key functions	Link
Mopria Print Service	90% of modern printers	Universal driver, printing from any application	Google Play
HP Smart	Printers HP (2010 and newer)	Scanner, cloud printing, ink monitoring	Google Play
Canon PRINT	Printers Canon (including PIXMA and MAXIFY)	Printing from social networks, editing photos before printing	Google Play
PrinterShare	Any printers (including network and USB)	Printing via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, cloud	Google Play
Epson iPrint	Printers Epson (including EcoTank)	Printing labels, scanning to the cloud	Google Play

For maximum compatibility, we recommend installing two applications: universal (Mopria or PrinterShare) and branded (from your printer manufacturer) This covers most printing scenarios.

If you often print documents from your phone, pay attention to applications that support OCR (recognition). text), for example CamScanner or Adobe Scan. They allow you to scan a document with your phone camera, recognize the text and immediately send it for printing.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to connect an old printer (pre-2010) to a Samsung phone?

Yes, but with limitations. If the printer does not support Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, the only option is to connect via USB-OTG. However, many older models require special drivers, which may not be available for Android. In this case, it will help:

• Using an intermediate computer (printing via the cloud or a shared folder).
• Searching for alternative drivers on the forums (for example, 4PDA).
• Purchasing an adapter Wi-Fi for the printer (for example, TP-Link TL-WPS510U).

Why doesn’t a Samsung phone see the printer via Wi-Fi, although they are on the same network?

There may be several reasons:

1. Different Wi-Fi frequencies: the printer is connected to 2.4 GHz, and the phone is connected to 5 GHz (or vice versa). Solution: configure the router to work in mixed mode or create a separate network for the printer.
2. MAC address blocking: some routers block new devices. Check the router settings in the section MAC Filter.
3. Outdated printer firmware: update the printer software through the official manufacturer software on your computer.
4. IP address conflict: assign to the printer static IP in the router settings.

If all else fails, try connecting via Wi-Fi Direct or USB.

How to print from a Samsung phone on a printer connected to computer?

There are two ways:

1. Sharing the printer through Windows:
   1. On your computer, open Control Panel → Devices and Printers.
   2. Right click on the printer → Printer properties → Access → enable Sharing.
   3. Install the application on your phone PrinterShare and select Printer → Network printer → Windows (SMB).
   4. Enter IP address computer and printer name.
2. Cloud printing via Google Drive:
   1. Install on your computer Google Drive and enable Print from Google Cloud Print (via chrome://settings/printers in the browser Chrome).
   2. On your phone, upload the document to Google Drive, open it and select Print.

Both methods require that the computer be turned on and connected to the Internet.

Is it possible print from a Samsung phone on a printer without Wi-Fi and USB?

Yes, if the printer supports Bluetooth or NFC. However, such models are rare. Alternative options:

• 📶 Mobile hotspot: enable distribution Wi-Fi from your phone and connect a printer to it (if it supports Wi-Fi Direct).
• 📱 Transferring a file to a flash drive: copy the document to USB drive, connect it to the printer (if there is a port) and print.
• 🌐 Cloud services: send the document to the email associated with the printer (for example, via Epson Email Print).

For older printers without wireless modules, the only way out is to use adapters (for example, Wi-Fi adapter for LPT port).

How to cancel printing from a Samsung phone if a document is stuck in the queue?

If a document is stuck in the print queue:

1. Open the application through which you sent the document (for example, Google Docs or Galery).
2. Click Print → Print Queue and delete the task.
3. If the queue does not clear, reboot the printer (turn off and on the power).
4. For network printers, try disconnecting and reconnecting Wi-Fi on your phone.

If the document is still printing, turn off the printer for 10 seconds - this will reset the queue.