Printing a document is something many people need to do, but it can be confusing if you’ve never done it before.
This guide shows you how to print from a computer and from a smartphone step by step.

What You Need Before Printing

• A printer connected to your computer or Wi-Fi
• Paper in the printer
• The document or photo you want to print
• Ink or toner in the printer

How to Print a Document on a Computer

Steps:

1. Open the document or picture you want to print
2. Click File in the top left
3. Click Print
4. Select your printer
5. Click Print

Keyboard Shortcut to Print

You can quickly open the print menu by pressing:
Ctrl + P

How to Print From a Phone (iPhone & Android)

Steps:

1. Open the photo or document
2. Tap the Share icon
3. Tap Print
4. Select your printer
5. Tap Print

If Your Printer Does Not Appear

Try:

• Make sure printer is turned on
• Make sure printer and computer are on same Wi-Fi
• Restart printer
• Restart computer
• Add printer in Settings

Common Questions

Common Questions About Printing

Why won’t my document print?

The printer may be offline, out of paper, or not connected to Wi-Fi.

Can I print photos from my phone?

Yes, you can print photos using the Share → Print option.

Do I need Wi-Fi to print?

Most modern printers use Wi-Fi, but some use a cable connection.

What does Ctrl + P do?

It opens the print menu on most computers.

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