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Manage the printer properties and edit so the Address is the IP address from step 1, protocol=IPPS, queue=ipp/port1, and uri=ipps://123.123.1.123:443/ipp/port1. On the Chromebook, add (either manually or automatically if detected) the printer. Recommend rebooting the Chromebook (not sure if this is necessary but does not hurt).ĥ.

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(previously my PC was using a WSD Port.)Ĥ.

Test that if that port is selected on your PC that you can still successfully print. Enter IP Address from step 1 and Port Name is IP Address followed by :443 (it should look like 123.123.1.123:443). Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. Right click on the printer again and select Printer Properties (not Properties). On the Web Services tab, make note of the IP Address.

Right click the printer you are trying to setup and select Properties (not Printer Properties).

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On my Windows PC, open the Control Panel, under Hardware and Sound, select View devices and printers. I was having trouble getting my daughter’s Chromebook to print on our Brother wifi printer. Took me 2 hours to print 6 pages! And still I kept trying to set up with Chromebook but it just wont. I had to download the Canon print service app and the Canon Selphie app to my phone, then, finally, Direct Print. But, given all the other issues I’ve had with trying to get my Canon set up on my Chromebook, I’ve just had it! However, if you save a file to your drive, and that is synced to your phone, most Androids will use Direct Print, and it’s easier to get the printer online by pressing the WPS button on the router for a few seconds.

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I don’t know how to do the above cause I don’t know what he’s talking about. Lots of talk about not being able to connect because of certain routers and such on the thread. Turning off 802.11r on Wi-Fi properties allows the printer to see the correct encryption and connect.Īfter successful connection, by the way, you can even turn 802.11r back on if needed” It turned out that 802.11r amendment makes Canon wireless detection go crazy and see WPA2 network as unencrypted. “Re: My printer won’t prompt for a passwordįor the records, we investigated for a customer the very same problem. There’s an interesting post on the Canon community support page that talks about how the printer sees the encryption on your router. Other issues or problems? Drop a comment on this post and I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction!

Double check the IP address that you entered…don’t use the “subnet mask” or IP gateway.

Make sure your Chromebook and your printer are on the SAME wifi network.

Print out a test page to make sure it works! I followed the steps, but it’s still not working. You can leave the “printer PPD” field empty.Ĭlick save and you are good to go, you can now print from a Chromebook! That model isn’t listed, but MFC-L2700DW is, which is close enough! As long as your printer is in the same family as one on the list, you should be fine.įor example, I have a Brother MFC-L2715DW. This step will give you access to the features of your printer (color, duplex printing, stapling, etc). If you can’t find your exact model number, don’t panic! Just get as close as you can. There are a LOT of printers on this list. On the next page, you need to select your printer make and model. Typically it will look something like .xx.

Address: this is where you need to type the IP address of your printer.

Call it “office” or “basement,” something that makes sense to you.

Name: this is how your printer will appear on your Chromebook.

This time, we are going to click the “add printer” icon. Search for “printer” like you did previously. Once you have the summary report, visit the settings page on your Chromebook. The page will have a LOT of numbers on it and look something like this:

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You may need to consult your printer manual for specific directions.

This page will list your printers IP address, which we need shortly.Īll wifi printers will print a network report or summary page. If your printer didn’t show up automatically, you will need to add it manually.įirst, go to your printer and print out your network configuration page. If your printer didn’t appear, no problem. With a little luck (and Google magic), your printer should be listed on this page and prompt you to set it up.

Next, visit the settings for your Chromebook and search for “printer.” This will bring you to the printer configuration page.

Make sure your printer and your Chromebook are on the same wifi network.

You can now print directly from a Chromebook to most modern wifi-equipped printers.Ĭonnecting your Chromebook to your home printer is an easy process. If your school is closed due to COVID-19 and you brought your Chromebook home, you would probably like to connect it to your printer.