If your printer needs a plugin, you’ll find it on the Play Store.

How Do You Connect a Samsung Tablet to a Printer?

But first, you’ll need to set up the appropriate plugin.

Samsung tablet quick settings dropdown menu with the Settings gear highlighted

Here’s how:

From the home screen, swipe down and tap thesettings icon.

Navigate toConnections>More connection parameters, and tapPrinting.

Some printers work right away without needing a plugin.

Samsung tablet connections menu in settings with “More connection settings” and “Printing” highlighted

TapDefault Print Serviceto toggle that service on and to see if your printer is listed.

The Google Play store lists available printer plugins.

In this example, we’ll use the HP plugin.

Samsung tablet printer services menu pre-install with Download Plugin highlighted

Your brand of printer should be clearly visible on your printer.

TapInstallto add the plugin to your tablet.

Wait for it to finish, and then tap the back button until you see thePrintingmenu again.

Samsung tablet select printer plugin at Google Play store with the HP plugin highlighted

You should now see the new printer plugin you installed; double-check it’s toggled on.

This is different between apps and devices, but it’s probably calledShareor is hidden behind athree-dot menu.

You may also a print option in the options menu or hidden within another sub-menu.

Samsung tablet install printer plugin at Google Play store with Install highlighted

In Google Docs, for example,Printis nested within theShare & exportoption in the parameters menu.

The system will prepare the content by creating a printable version, which usually takes a few seconds.

Then, you’ll see some print options it’s possible for you to tweak if you want to.

Samsung tablet enable printer plugin with the On toggle highlighted

TapAll printersand thenchoose a printer.

Don’t see your printer?

Learnhow to web link a printerif it’s wireless.

Samsung tablet print option in Google Docs with Share highlighted

If it connects over USB, use anOTG adapterand then plug the printer into your phone’s charging port.

If you’re usingDeX mode, attach it to a USB port on your DeX accessory.

Select theprint iconto send the job to your designated printer.

Samsung print preparation and options screen

In most apps, tap theMoreicon (three dots) >Print> select your printer > tap thePrinticon.

Some apps will have their own print menus, while others will require you to selectShare>Print.

With an LG tablet, you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection to print.

Navigate toSettings>Share and Connect>Connections>Printing.

UnderPrint Services, tap your preferred printing option or add a printer.