Use these steps to setup Google Cloud Print for your PC or Mac.
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Open Chrome browser and enter the printer's IP address into the Chrome URL bar (omnibox).
Figure : Example of the Chrome URL bar
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If you do not know what your printer's IP address, you can print out a Network Configuration Report that lists details such as your printer's IP address and Mac address. The method for printing a Network Configuration Report varies depending on the printer model. Go to
https://support.hp.com, type in your printer model, and then go to the printer model's support options.
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Click login on the top-right hand of the screen.
Figure : Example of the login option
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Enter your ID and Password.
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The default user ID is Admin, and the default password is sec00000. If the ID and/or password has been forgotten, then reset the printer network settings to set them back to default.
Figure : Example of SyncThru ID and Password window
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A pop-up window appears, asking you to change your ID and password. Though you are given the option to change or update your ID and password, you are not required to do so. Click No, if you wish to leave your ID and password as the default you just entered.
Figure : Example of changing the login or password
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Click on Settings, and then select Network Settings from the drop-down option.
Figure : Example of selecting Settings
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Click
Google Cloud Print on the left-hand frame. If Google Cloud Print is not available, go to
https://support.hp.com, type in your printer model, and then go to the printer model's support options to see if it is a Google Cloud supported printer.
Figure : Example of the SyncThru Google Cloud Settings
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Click Ok if you get a popup window, and then click the URL below the Printer Description to be directed to Google Cloud's confirmation page.
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If the Claim URL does not show, click the refresh icon (the two circling arrows) above the Undo button.
Figure : Example of the Claim URL
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If not already signed in, sign in with the same Google/Gmail account that you first used to sign into your Chromebook.
Figure : Example of signing into Google/Gmail prompt
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Click Finish printer registration where prompted.
Figure : Example of clicking to Finish printer registration prompt
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After registration is complete, a message displays similar to the example graphic. It might take a few minutes for the newly added printer to show in the printer list. Once the printer is available, you can print. If you wish to view available printers, click Manage your printers.
Figure : Example of Thank you message
You are now ready to print. For example, if you would like to print a Google Document (shortcut:
https://docs.google.com/), simply click the print icon. If the printer is off or asleep, be sure to power on or wake up the printer so it will print.
Figure : Example of the printer icon for printing a Google doc
If you experience problems with your computer not detecting your printer or not printing successfully, ensure your printer is updated to the latest firmware. For help, go to
https://support.hp.com, type in your printer model, and then go to the printer model's support options. Under
Software and Drivers, locate your printer's latest firmware version and run the firmware update.