If you own or work on a Chromebook, you need to know the best Chromebook printers for 2021!
Chromebooks on COVID’s Front Lines
During this age of remote learning and home offices, the flexible and affordable Chromebook — with its Zoom-ready built-in webcam — has become a life-saving tool for many students and employees. Chromebooks are beautiful in their simplicity and affordability, allowing almost anyone the ability to access the internet, email, and a variety of powerful software applications.
Chromebooks are computers for everyone…except when you need to print.
Printing from a Chromebook can be a real pain in a**!
Google made it easier for a time with its Cloud Print Service, but the company recently announced it would no longer support Google Cloud Print after December 31, 2020.
What’s a Chromebook user to do?
No worries…Google has a solution it claims will be even better than (the already awesome) Google Cloud Print.
Enter The King Of CUPS
CUPS is an acronym for Common UNIX Printing System. CUPS uses Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to connect with local and local network printers. Google hopes CUPS will replace its Google Cloud Print Service.
According to the Googs, when you open your Chrome settings and add a printer, the CUPS protocol should automatically find local and network printers and add them to the list of Chrome printers. Simply select your printer and start printing — no additional setup needed! Easy-peasy!
The Google reach is broad and deep, and printer manufacturers have stepped up to meet the demands of Chromebook users, offering a slew of devices and printers for Chromebooks. A variety of 2021 printer models make a good match for the ubiquitous Chromebook.
With the right printer, Chromebook printing is as easy as Ctrl+P!
Printers for Chromebooks and printers that work with Chromebook are awesome! Don’t forget to cash out your leftover toner and ink cartridges with a reliable toner buyer.
Google Cloud Print Goes Bust
On January 1, 2021, Google Cloud Print will no longer be supported by Google. Devices across all operating systems will not be able to print using Google Cloud Print. Therefore, Google recommends you find an alternative print solution and migrate your print services.
You have two options if you’re a Chromebook user:
1) set up CUPS for printing to local and network printers, or
2) use one of Google’s third-party “printing partners” to manage your print needs.
We’ll go into both options below. While we’re sad to see Google Cloud Print go, CUPS is a more universally accepted UNIX-based printing system, which widens the field of choice for Chromebook compatible printers. Now, almost any new printer is compatible with your Chromebook!
Setting Up CUPS
On Chrome devices, simply go to your settings and select print. Available printers should automatically appear.
Like Google Cloud Print, you can use the Admin Console to manage your printers and users. The Admin Console will allow you to set:
- User-printing defaults for two-sided and color printing.
- User account and file name in the IPP header of the print job included over a secure IPPS connection. This enables third-party printing features, such as secure printing and print-usage tracking.
- Set-up of advanced printing attributes (stapling, paper trays, pin printing).
- PIN-code printing management. This allows users to enter a PIN when sending a print job and release the print job for printing when they enter a PIN on the printer.
- Extension APIs for third-parties to access print job metadata and submit print jobs.
According to Google, the Admin Console will soon allow support for external CUPS print servers, including authentication. Additional future upgrades include a policy to configure connections to external CUPS print servers, and APIs to provide printer-management capabilities.
Using A Print Partner
In addition to (or instead of) using CUPS to print from your Chromebook, you can also follow the links below to learn more about Google’s printing partners.
You can set up printing with a printing partner through the Admin Console. Turn Google Cloud Printing off by accessing Chrome’s settings. Depending on your circumstance, you may need to ask a server administrator to turn off Google Cloud Print.
Will This Printer Work With My Chromebook?
How do you check whether a printer/MFP is supported by Chrome OS native print?
You can check out this super helpful Google doc written by Terrence Silk which walks you through the steps.
The Best Chromebook Compatible Printers 2021!
What printers are compatible with Chromebook?
Check with your printer manufacturer’s website for potential updates that allow Chromebook printing. Chrome OS printers have come a long way toward simplifying wireless printing with a Chromebook.
Here are our favorite Chromebook compatible printers of 2021! We’ll buy your surplus toner too!
HP MobileJet OfficeJet 200
HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile
The HP MobileJet OfficeJet 200 lets you take your Chromebook printing on the go thanks to its onboard battery. Every other desktop device — from phones to computers — has gone mobile. Take your printer on the go too!
Canon Pixma iX6820
Canon PIXMA iX6820
This is one of the best Chromebook printers around, with printing speeds of up to 14.5 images per minute. The Canon PIXMA iX6820 is a solid pick for multiple-OS households. Get the lowest price on genuine PIXMA inks here!
Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw
Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw
Turn your humble Chromebook into a small business hub by investing in the Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw. This powerful all-in-one even syncs with Amazon’s Alexa! Stock up on OEM Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw toner!
Canon Maxify MB2720
Canon Maxify MB2720
If you don’t need all the power of the Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw, consider the Canon Maxify MB2720. This powerhouse comes with a scanner and copier for around $180 and can transfer your Chromebook into a small business center. Get the best price on genuine Canon ink for your Maxify MB2720 here!
Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer, HL-L2350DW
Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer, HL-L2350DW
You can’t go wrong with a laser printer for good, old-fashioned black-and-white printing. The Brother Compact monochrome laser printer HL-L2350DW has a small footprint, sharp prints, and lightning-fast printing. Stock up on genuine high-yield Brother toner cartridges!
Will my Epson WF 7620 printer continue to work wireless Cloud print after December 2020?
I need both letter and 11 x 17 (B size paper). Can a app be used to continue working? This is a home office.
Hi Robert,
We just updated this post with new information about Chromebook printing. Hope you find it helpful!
R
I have Crome book I will like to know what kind of printer is good for this? Please help
Will my brother printer HL-L2305W work to print on my Samsung Chromesbook? I can’t get it to print & not sure if it’s compatible. Please advise.
You should be able to use Google Cloud Print through the end of the year, but after that you’ll need to download a CUPS driver from Brother. Should be able to print after that!
I believe your Brother HL-L2305W will work with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
You may find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
Are the following printers compatible with my Asus Chromebook laptop?
HP Deskjet plus 4100 and
HP Deskjet plus 4130
Your HP printers should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
You may find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
I have an Epson XP-410 printer that I use with my Chromebooks. The Epson compatibility list does not include that printer. So, do I need to go shopping for another printer, or is there an alternative for using the XP-410?
Your Epson Xp-410 should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
You may find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
I have a Canon TR-8520 Inkjet printer. Will I still be able to use this with my Acer Chromebook come Jan. 1, 2021? Can I download a CUPS driver so I can continue to use my same printer?
Your printer should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Google support has a helpful guide to pairing your Chromebook with a printer.
You may also find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
Which printer work best with my Samsung Chrome book 3? I have Canon MG2520 and MX490.
Both printers should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printers and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Google support has a helpful guide to pairing your Chromebook with a printer.
You may also find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
What printer will work if you only have a wired connection?
The death of Google Cloud Print should have no effect on your wired connection. Happy Chromebook printing!
The death of Google Cloud Print should have no effect on your wired connection. Happy Chromebook printing!
Will my cannon mg2524 work with my chrome book?
Will this Canon Pixma 2425 work with mny Acer chromebook
Your printer should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Google support has a helpful guide to pairing your Chromebook with a printer.
You may also find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
Your printer should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Google support has a helpful guide to pairing your Chromebook with a printer.
You may also find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
Is my HP Chromebook compatible with a Canon MF264DW printer?
Your printer should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Google support has a helpful guide to pairing your Chromebook with a printer.
You may also find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.
I have a canon MG2522 printer. Is it compatible with my Samsung Chromebook?
Your printer should be compatible with your Chromebook as long as your printer and Chromebook are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Google support has a helpful guide to pairing your Chromebook with a printer.
You may also find this article helpful when connecting printers to Chromebooks.