In this article, we go over how to print labels in PDF format from an Android device. We also share Google's recommendations for printing through some third-party apps, since they discontinued their Cloud Print service 👍
Printing Labels from your Android Device via the Built-in PDF Printer for Chrome / Google Drive
Steps for Printing via the Built-in PDF Printer:
Click on the "Print Label" button of the label you’d like to save as a PDF file
Tap the three-dot vertical icon on the top right-hand side corner of your screen
Tap Print, then Select a Printer. From there, choose the Save as PDF option
Tap the Save icon that appears towards the right-hand side corner, below the Save as PDF option
Once you've saved your label as a PDF, you can send that file to the printer of your choice
If the "Print" Option is Missing: On some devices, that "Print" option listed above may be missing 🙈 Instead, you can:
Click on the "Print Label" button of the label you’d like to save as a PDF file
Tap the three-dot vertical icon on the top right-hand side corner of your screen
Tap Share, then Chrome > Print. Next, tap Select a Printer, and from there, choose the Save as PDF option
Tap the Save icon that appears towards the right-hand side corner, below the Save as PDF option
Once you've saved your label as a PDF, you can send that file to the printer of your choice
Printing from Android Tablets: The same steps can be used to print to PDF for Android tablet devices 😉
For a more in-depth guide on printing from your Android device, check out this Lifewire guide.
Google's Recommendations for Online Printing
Alternatives to Google Cloud Print: Since Google discontinued its Cloud Print service, they suggest these cloud-print partners:
Some Services Cost Money: Both PaperCut.com's “Mobility Print” option and Ezeep.com's cloud printing service are free. All of the other options cost money 💰
Let ARRrrr Support Crew know how we can help
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