Setting Up Your Brother Printer with Google Cloud Print

So, you’ve got yourself a brand new Brother printer and you’re ready to connect it to Google Cloud Print, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’ll guide you through the simple steps to get your printer up and running in no time.

First things first, let’s make sure you have everything you need. Make sure your Brother printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer or mobile device. If you haven’t already, create a Google account or sign in to your existing one. Now, let’s dive into the setup process!

Step 1: Enable Google Cloud Print on your Brother printer. To do this, you’ll need to access the printer’s web-based management page. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your printer. Don’t worry if you’re not sure how to find the IP address; just refer to your printer’s manual. Once you’re on the management page, navigate to the Google Cloud Print settings and follow the instructions to enable it. Easy peasy, right?

Step 2: Next, we’ll link your printer to your Google account. Open a new tab in your web browser and go to the Google Cloud Print website. Sign in with your Google account if prompted. On the website, you’ll see a list of printers already connected to your account. Since this is your first time setting up a printer, the list should be empty. Click on the “Add a Cloud-ready printer” option and select your Brother printer from the list. Hit the “Add printer(s)” button and voila! Your printer is now linked to your Google account.

Step 3: Now it’s time to test the setup. On your computer or mobile device, open a document, photo, or any other file you want to print. Go to the print menu, and you should see your Brother printer listed as one of the available printers. Select your Brother printer, choose your desired print settings, and hit the print button. Sit back and relax while your Brother printer works its magic.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up your Brother printer with Google Cloud Print. Now you can easily print from anywhere using your Google account. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go, printing documents has never been more convenient. Enjoy the seamless printing experience!

Hey there! So, Google Cloud Print is a pretty handy service that lets you print stuff straight from your Google account. No need to clutter up your phone with photos and documents anymore. All you need is an internet connection and a Brother printer that works with this service. It’s super easy!

One of the coolest things about Google Cloud Print is that you can print from anywhere and use lots of different devices. Exciting, right? If you want to know how to set up your Brother printer with this service, I’ve got you covered. Just keep reading!

Connecting a Brother Printer to Google Cloud Print

Alright, before we dive into setting up Google Cloud Print, there are a few things you’ll need. First things first, make sure you have a Google account, a Wi-Fi network, and a Brother printer that’s connected to the same network. To check if your Brother printer supports this service, you can go to the Google Cloud Print support webpage.

Now, here’s the scoop. Your computer needs to be connected to the same network as the Brother printer for this to work. They’ve gotta be on the same team, you know? Also, double-check that your printer is turned on and your Wi-Fi is up and running.

Okay, here’s what you gotta do to get your printer all set up:

1. Open Chrome on your computer and click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Scroll down and click on Advanced to show more options.
4. Under the Printing section, choose Google Cloud Print.
5. In the new screen, click on Manage Cloud Print devices.
6. Even though your Brother printer isn’t connected yet, you’ll see it in the New devices section.
7. Click on Register and confirm your choice by clicking it again in the pop-up window.
8. Your Brother printer will show a message on its display. Just press OK to continue with the registration.
9. Awesome! Now you’ll see your Brother printer in the My devices section. You’re all set to start printing!

By the way, if you’re not automatically signed in to your Google account when you open Chrome, make sure to sign in at the beginning of the process. And hey, once you’ve registered the printer with your Google account, you can print from any device that can access your account. How cool is that?

Printing with Google Cloud Print

Guess what? Google Cloud Print works with pretty much any device that can access your account. You can print all sorts of files, like images and webpages. Just a heads up, though: encrypted PDF files might not work, and some files may lose their transparency settings when printed. Oh, and if a document has text in a funky font, it might come out all jumbled or in a different font. Sneaky, huh?

Ready to Print!

Hey there! Today, I’m gonna show you how to print from your computer, Android smartphone, and iOS devices. Let’s get started:

Printing from a PC

1. First things first, open up your Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Next, find the image, webpage, or document you want to print.
3. Click on File, then select Print.
4. If your Brother printer isn’t already selected, no worries! Just choose it from the list or click on See More if you can’t find it.
5. Now, if you need to make any adjustments like the number of copies, go ahead and do that.
6. Finally, hit Print, and you’re good to go!

Printing from an Android

Great news! If your Android is using the 5.0 or later OS, it’s compatible with Brother printers. Follow these steps:

1. Open Chrome on your Android and find the file or webpage you want to print.
2. In the upper-right corner, tap on More and then Share.
3. From there, select Print.
4. Choose the printer you want to use.
5. Now, if you need to make any adjustments, like the number of copies, go ahead and do that.
6. Lastly, tap on Print, and you’re all set!

Printing from iOS Devices

1. Open the Chrome browser on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Find the content you want to print.
3. In the top right corner, tap on the Share option (it’s the small square and arrow icon).
4. Select Print and make any necessary adjustments.
5. Hit Print and patiently wait for your copies to come out.

If you’ve installed the iPrint&Scan app, you can access Google Cloud service from there.

1. Launch the app and tap on the printer icon.
2. From the next menu, select Cloud Services.
3. Sign in to your Google account and find the file you’d like to print.
4. Once you’re done adjusting the settings, tap on Print. You can even edit an image before printing it.

Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble connecting your printer to the Google Cloud Print service or using the service to print, don’t panic. Here are a few things we can try:

1. First, try restarting your printer and giving it another shot.
2. Check for any updates available for your Chrome browser and install them.
3. Make sure you’re using the Chrome browser to print.
4. If you’re using Windows, you can install a driver that allows printing on a Brother printer from other browsers. Yeah, even Microsoft Word or Excel!

Free Up Your Memory Space and Print from the Cloud

Printing directly from the Google Cloud is a great way to clean up some memory space and avoid keeping too many unnecessary files on your mobile device or computer. A device with almost full storage can slow things down, so not having to save each file is much more practical!

Does your Brother printer support Google Cloud Print? Let us know in the comments below.