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In the video, Eric provides a comprehensive guide on setting up and printing from an HP printer using an Android phone. He stresses the importance of a compatible wireless HP printer and ensuring both the phone and printer are on the same Wi-Fi network. Eric demonstrates downloading the HP Print Service Plugin from the Google Play Store, akin to installing a driver on a computer, and highlights that minimal interaction is needed beyond accepting the user agreement. He notes an optional HP Smart app for extra features but focuses on the basic Android print dialog. Eric then walks through selecting a document via Google PDF Viewer and using the Android print settings to specify print options such as page range, copies, color settings, orientation, and paper size. The process includes recognizing printers on the network or adding them manually if needed, using an HP LaserJet 200 as an example. Viewers are encouraged to interact in the comments, like, and subscribe.
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In this part of the video, Eric demonstrates how to set up an HP printer to print from an Android phone. First, he emphasizes the necessity of having a wireless HP printer compatible with mobile printing. He instructs viewers to ensure their printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as their phone. Eric suggests checking Wi-Fi connectivity on the phone and offers links in the video description to help connect printers to the network if needed.
Next, he guides users to download the HP Print Service Plugin from the Google Play Store, comparing it to installing a driver on a computer. After installation, he mentions that the app doesn’t require much interaction besides accepting the end-user license agreement. Eric also points out an optional HP Smart app for additional features, but focuses on using the basic Android print dialog.
Finally, he navigates to a document he wishes to print, opens it with Google PDF Viewer, and demonstrates the printing process through the Android print dialog, including selecting specific pages to print.
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In this segment, the process of printing from a network-connected printer is explained in detail. The user navigates to the list of all printers to recognize those on the network, specifically selecting an HP LaserJet 200. If the printer is not automatically recognized, the option to add it manually via HP services is available. Once the printer is selected, various printing options are demonstrated, including the number of copies, color settings, orientation, and paper size. The user sets the print range to print specific pages and proceeds to print the document. The successful printing of the document is shown, and viewers are encouraged to ask questions in the comments, like the video, and subscribe to the channel.