How to print from an Android phone to a Wi-Fi printer
Updated October 30, 2026
You can print from an Android phone without a cable or a computer. Android has printing built in, and most recent Wi-Fi printers work with it. This guide shows the steps and what to check if something does not work.
What you need
- A printer with Wi-Fi that supports standard wireless printing (IPP or Mopria). Most printers sold in the last several years do.
- The printer turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. Wi-Fi Direct also works.
- An app that can print the file, such as PrintHop, which is free.
Steps
- Open PrintHop and choose what to print: a PDF, photos, a web page, text or the clipboard.
- Check the preview. Change the paper size, orientation or margins if needed.
- Tap Print. Android’s print screen opens.
- Open the printer menu at the top and choose your printer. If the list is empty, wait a few seconds for Android to search the network.
- Choose the number of copies and other options, then tap the print button.
You can also print from other apps: use Share and pick PrintHop, or use the app’s own Print option.
If the printer is not found
Read the full checklist in Printer not found on Android: what to try. The short version: same Wi-Fi network, printer on, and the Default Print Service turned on in Android print settings.
Printing without a printer
On the Android print screen you can choose Save as PDF instead of a printer, which is useful for sending a document to someone or printing it later.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an app to print from Android?
Android has built-in printing, but many apps do not offer a simple way to use it for every file type. An app such as PrintHop gives you one place to print PDFs, photos, web pages and text with a preview.
Can I print over mobile data?
No. The phone and the printer must be on the same local network, or connected with Wi-Fi Direct. Mobile data is not enough.
Does it work with HP, Canon, Epson and Brother?
Most recent models from these makers support standard wireless printing and appear in the Android print screen. Older models may need the maker’s print plugin from Google Play.