Add a printer manually

If your printer doesn’t show when you click "Add Printer," you can also add your printer manually.

Important: If you're using a Chromebook at work or school, and you're not able to add a new printer, contact your administrator.

  1. At the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings Settings.
  3. Scroll to the bottom, then select Advanced.
  4. In the "Printing" section, select Printers.
  5. To quickly add a nearby printer, select Add Nearby Printers. If you see a list of printers but don’t see your printer, select Add Manually.
  6. Enter your printer information:
    • Name: Enter any name.
    • Address: Enter your printer’s IP address. (192.168.xx.xx)
    • Protocol: For most printers, the supported connection protocol is IPP.
    • Queue: For most printers, the queue is ipp/print.
  7. Select Add.

If your printer cannot be set up automatically, you can continue to follow the onscreen steps for advanced printer configuration using PPD files.