HP printers - Printing with a USB OTG cable (Android)
Print from your Android device with a USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable connected to your HP printer.
Note:
Printing with a USB OTG cable is not supported from an Apple device.
Check the requirements
Before you print with a USB OTG cable, make sure the printer and your Android device meet the following requirements:
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A printer USB cable and a USB OTG cable.
USB cable
USB OTG cable
Note:A USB OTG cable includes a USB port on one end and a micro-USB connector on the other end.
Connect the USB OTG cable to your printer and Android device
Connect the OTG cable to your printer and Android device.
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Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port
on the rear of the printer and the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the OTG cable.
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Plug the micro-USB connector of the OTG cable into the micro-USB port on your Android device.
An HP Print Service Plugin window displays on the Android device.
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Tap OK to activate the HP Print Service Plugin.
Your Android device is now ready to print using the USB OTG connection.
Print from your Android device
Print photos, documents, emails, or webpages from your Android device using the USB OTG cable connection.
Note:
Menus, icons, and the location of the print settings might vary depending on Android version and device manufacturer.
Print documents or photos saved on your device
Print documents or images saved in Files, Google Docs, Gallery, or Photos from your Android device.
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Open the item you want to print, tap the menu icon
, and then tap Print.
A print preview screen displays.
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On the preview screen, tap the down arrow
to view the printer list, and then select USB: HP [your printer model name] from the list.
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Tap the down arrow
to change any print settings, and then tap the Print icon
.
Print email, webpages, or files saved in cloud storage from your device
Print an email, webpage, documents, or photos saved in a cloud storage account, such as Google Drive from your Android device.
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Open the item you want to print, tap Share
, and then tap Print
.
A print preview screen displays.
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On the preview screen, tap the down arrow
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Tap the down arrow
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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What if I cannot print to my printer?
When a print job does not print, make sure your Android device, printer, and cables are working and ready for printing.
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Confirm your Android device supports printing from a USB OTG cable: Consult your Android device manufacturer or product specifications to determine whether your device supports printing with a USB OTG cable.
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Make sure the app you are trying to print from supports the option to print: Look for a Print icon
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Reconnect the USB and OTG cable: Disconnect and reconnect the USB OTG and USB cable from the devices.
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Try a different USB OTG cable: If you do not have another USB OTG cable, go to HP Home & Home Office to purchase one. You can also purchase a USB OTG cable from other retailers.
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Try a different USB cable: Use a different USB cable. HP supports USB cables less than 3 m (9 ft 10 in) in length.
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Restart the printer and your Android device: Restarting your Android device and the printer can clear possible error conditions.
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