Any suggestions on the best cloud-ready, wireless printer to use with this chromebook? (Ink jet with scanner, separate ink cartridges)
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I've been using the Espon 3530 Workforce for 3 weeks. So far it's been a great printer. No trouble setting it up via USB cable via a desktop. Took maybe 30 minutes to figure out how to add the HP Chromebook and my Android smartphone. It's a real kick to print via these two from ANYWHERE.
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Any HP "ePrint" printer should work well; see http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/R1LYS0SP8EG0FL
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We use Epson Artisan 730 with no issues. It took a little time (trial and error) to set up the cloud printing but once it was set up no issues.
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Chrome OS does not have support for hooking directly to a printer, however Google has a service called Cloud Print that allows you to set up a printer on another computer that your Chromebook can print to. The Cloud Print website provides clear and simple instructions on how to set everything up.
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Does that printer use Google Cloud Print? If not, it is unlikely it will work. You don't connect printers to this laptop as you do in a Windows/MAC world. No drivers, no physical connections.
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Yes. If you use the software to set up the printer (which is wired), your computer will be able to print to it over your wireless network. Be advised: It is advertised as a Google Cloud Enabled printer. That function no longer works. Brother has stated that they are working to address it, but it is currently not working on this printer.UPDATE: The latest firmware addresses the Google Cloud Print issue
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The HP OfficeJet 6500 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer was passed over to me by my grandson. It was purchased a few years ago, and my daughter did not keep a lot of the paperwork (instructions, specifications or parts list) that comes in the original box at purchased.Most important, I'm not computer-savvy at all; and can't answer your question, from the top of my head, at this time.I hope you get your answer from a more printer knowledgable person.I'M SORRY!!James M.
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Ryan's answer worked well for me after I found the correct IP address. It did not print out automatically, and the one he listed did not work for me. To find it, go to the device's touchscreen interface home page. Click "Settings>All Settings>Print Reports>Network Configuration". This will print a page to display the IP Address, then Ryan's excellent instructions will work fine on a Chromebook.
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Yes there is. Don't bother buying the expensive HP wireless print G print servers. I went thru a few of them as they would fail after about a year. I made that mistake a couple times before I wised up. Now I'm using the TP-LINK TL-WPS510U and have had no issues whatsoever with it. Setup was straight-forward. If you are still using this printer, then I'd recommend the TP-LINK wireless print server.
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I use a Brother J825DW, a multifunction, wireless printer that is relatively cheap right here on Amazon. The quality, even when printing to discs, is exceptionally good. After using this printer at home for a few months, I replaced all the printers at work with the same model. Being able to replace each color ink cartridge individually was a huge, huge plus!
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You have to set up Google Cloud Print. After that you can print from almost anything. Requires a printer that is Cloud ready or already connected to a Windows or Mac. The Windows or Mac PC must have Google Chrome and Chrome signed in to your Google Account. Go to Chrome Menu then Show Advanced Settings. Scroll down to Add Printers.
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I print from mine all the time. My HP printer is setup on Wifi instead of plugged in to a computer. I use Cloud Print to print to it. Super easy, and I can print from any device anywhere.
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Hi Lawrence, I am so sorry but I really do not have a clue. Our Canon printers at home are not compatiable with this Chromebook. Best to try to contact the company who makes the Chromebook to see what printers are compatible or how to possibly hook it up to the one you have now. Best of luck.
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I found these responses to be extremely helpful and was able to set up cloud print through my chromebook without ever actually plugging physically into computer. Extremely happy with these helpful answers.
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i love my chromebook. the only thing is still learning about the cloud as well as printing off the cloud
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Not directly as far as I can tell but I use it with a PC that's set up as a Cloud Print server so that I can print from my Chromebook while at work.
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Here is a site that tells you all of the types of printers that can use Google Cloud Print. It took me 2 minutes to hook up my chromebook to a printer. http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/printers.html
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I use wireless printing. Google print connects to any of the brother or hp printers I've tried it on
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Any printer with USB 2.0 or built-in Wireless G/N that's connected to your wireless router through USB, ethernet or Wi-Fi should work with the computer.