Printing with the Google Chromebook

I am still adjusting to the Google Chromebook, which used the Chrome web browser.  How to print?  There is no way to connect except using Wifi.  I had set up the print function for Chrome last February, but had to go back and review the procedure. 

• Click the customize and control button on the top right of the window (looks like a sheet of paper with horizontal lines).
• Click on Settings in the drop-down menu.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the window to select Show advanced settings.
• Scroll down and click Open Google Cloud Print.
• You should be able to see your printer

When you open the Cloud Print window there is a large red rectangular button with the words PRINT.  Click on the button and upload a file to print.  After you have selected the file, you will see three options:  Your printer; print to FedEx Office; and Save to Google Drive.


 

Printing Using Google Cloud Print

One of the journal articles that I plan to write is on working in the cloud. There are so many unbelievable cloud resources available!  Google Cloud Print is a great app that works on a Windows PC, the Mac, and any mobile device. One place to begin is the Google Cloud Print website.

BTW - Cloud Printing is beta.  I can see the print function in Chrome, but nothing happens when I select to use Cloud Printing. Thankfully, I have an ePrinter at home, so I can email any document to be printer for printing.

The Cloud Print app is free for the Mac, but PrintCentral Pro is $9.99 for the iPad.

To understand the power of Cloud Print view the video below.