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HP LaserJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise - Use HP's built-in print solution for Android and Amazon Fire

HP's built-in print solution can be used to automatically find and print from an Android or Kindle device to select HP printers using a Wi-Fi or Wireless Direct connection.

Because the print solution is built into the Android operating system, you do not need to install drivers or download software to use it. Kindle devices require a one-time download to install the HP Print Plug-In the first time that the print solution is used.

Use HP's built-in print solution

Follow the steps below to use the built-in print solution.

  1. From a supported app, open the app's menu, and then tap Print.

  2. For Kindle users, download and install the HP Print Plug-in when prompted.

  3. Find the option to select your printer to view a list of available printers.

  4. Find the printer on the Wi-Fi or Wireless Direct list, and then tap to select it.

    Note:

    To use Wireless Direct printing, the Android or Kindle device must be within wireless range of the printer.

  5. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

    Note:

    After you select the printer, your device will remember the selection for future use.

  6. Make any changes to the available print options. Refer to the Supported print options section at the end of this document.

  7. Tap Print.

Check compatibility

HP's built-in print solution for Android is compatible only with select HP printers and only works with certain Android and Fire operating system versions. Additionally, HP's built-in print solution must use a supported connection type, and print supported file types from compatible applications. If you are not sure, use the following information to check compatibility.

Supported Android devices

HP's built-in print solution is available on mobile devices running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and later, or Kindle's Fire OS 3.0 (Mojito) and later.

  • HP Slate series (Android 4.1 and later) (Jelly Bean)

  • Kindle Fire HD (Fire OS 3.0 and later) (Mojito)

  • Samsung S4 (Android 4.0 and later Samsung devices)

  • Other Android devices running 4.1 and later

For a list of devices that have the built-in print solution, go to HP Mobile Printing.

Supported printers

The HP built-in print solution supports many HP printers.

To view a list of printers that can print using the built-in print solution, go to HP Enterprise, HP Managed - Printers that can use mobile printing solutions..

Supported connection types

HP's built-in print solution can be used with a wireless network (Wi-Fi) connection via the mobile device, or with a Wireless Direct connection via the printer.

Note:

When the Android device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device automatically finds and displays the available printers. When the device is not connected to a Wi-Fi network, the device automatically finds and displays Wireless Direct-capable printers nearby.

  • Wi-Fi connection: When the device and the printer are connected to the same local wireless or Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) network (or subnet) through an access point at any location

    Note:

    An access point is a device, such as a wireless router, that allows wireless-capable devices (like your HP printer) to connect to your wireless network.

  • Wireless Direct: When the device is connected directly to a nearby HP Wireless Direct-capable printer

    Wireless Direct is a feature on select HP printers that enables wireless printing without accessing the company network.

Supported apps

Available apps vary for each device. Depending on the device, you can print from one or more of the following apps:

  • Browser

  • Contacts

  • Email client

  • Gallery

  • Polaris Office

  • S Memo

Supported file types

Available file formats vary for each device. Depending on the device, you can print using one or more of the following file types:

  • HTML

  • JPEG

  • Microsoft Office files

  • PDF

  • PNG

  • TXT

Supported print options

Available print options vary for each device. Depending on the device, you can use one or more of the following print options:

  • Copies: Select the number of copies that you want to print.

  • Color mode: Select either the Color or Black & White/Mono option for your print output.

  • Double-sided printing: If your printer supports two-sided (duplex) printing, select None, Long-edge flip, or Short-edge flip.

  • Orientation: Select Auto, Portrait, or Landscape format.

  • Paper size: You can print on Letter, A4, 4x6-inch, 5x7-inch, or 10x5-cm paper.

  • Paper type: Select Plain Paper or Photo Glossy for your print output.

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