![]() ![]() The vexing part is Android (also a Google OS) "just worked" for printing to a local printer using my IPP capable printer. Google failed to let most folks know at the point of warning them about Cloud Print going away, that their printer would probably still work using some other protocol like Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Most people, including me, just want to be able to print without having to connect cables. But that's not really a must-have feature. You could do fancy things like print to your home printer when you were anywhere (like the Grand Canyon). ![]() I think this is Google just not doing a good job messaging about the change and supporting migration to other printing solutions.ĬloudPrint is/was pretty cool. HP and Dell has its own printing android app. ![]() See if there's android app for your printer.(free) PaperCut Mobility Print (if you have a windows/mac that can print to the printer).First, in settings, "Add Printer." If you are lucky, chrome OS will see the printer and add it without hassle.Third, what if I only have GCP option? Unfortunately, you will need to find a new method to print in 2021. As long as you have a printer option without the warning icon, you are immune to GCP shutdown. Your printer may appear in multiple lines. If the printer is using GCP, it will indicate "will no longer be supported after December 31". Second, am I currently using GCP to print? In print window, select "Destination>See more.". If your chromebook is directly communicating with the printer, then you are not using GCP and you are not affected by GCP shutdown. But if there's any misinformation, please comment so that I can update with accurate information.įirst, what is GCP? Simply speaking, GCP uses your google account to communicate with the printer. The following is what I believe is correct. So I decided to answer some common questions ppl may have. The ones I found are for enterprise users or written by some commercial companies trying to sell GCP replacements. Unfortunately, there are not many articles about this topic. Recently, I have seen several posts asking about the future of Chrome OS printing after Google Cloud Print (GCP) shutdown in 12/2020. List of Chrome OS Boards Supporting Crostini (Linux Beta) ResourcesĬertified "Works with Chromebook" Accessories Company Promotionĭo you work for a company who makes ChromeOS devices or accessories? Contact us via modmail to get a verified flair.Īre you interested in introducing your products to the community through a giveaway or another means? Reach out through modmail! RulesĬLICK HERE for the subreddit rules. Would you like to be verified as an employee? Contact us via modmail. Please note that these individuals represent their own opinions when participating in the subreddit, not Google's, unless it's explicitly stated otherwise. They can be identified by their blue "Verified Googler" user flair. You may occasionally see a Google employee comment on the subreddit. As a lightweight OS designed primarily for web and app-based computing, it is fast, secure, and resilient to viruses and malware. Join our Discord server! What is ChromeOS?ĬhromeOS is Google's Linux-based operating system built around the Chrome web browser, complete with the ability to run Android apps and a powerful Linux VM. ![]()
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