Effortlessly print from your Chromebook, phone, or computer to your Epson printer using Google Cloud Print. This guide simplifies connecting your Epson printer to Google Cloud Print, enabling driver-free printing over your network or the internet. Ensure your Epson printer is network-ready and follow these straightforward steps to get started with Google Cloud Print.
To begin, confirm that both your Epson printer and your device are connected to the same network.
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Verify Network Connection and Print a Network Status Sheet
First, ensure your device is on the same network as your Epson printer. Next, print a network status sheet directly from your printer. This sheet provides essential network details needed for the setup process. Consult your printer’s manual for specific instructions on printing a network status sheet, as the method varies between Epson models.
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Locate Your Printer’s IP Address
On the network status sheet you just printed, find and note down the IP address of your Epson printer. This IP address is crucial for accessing your printer’s settings through a web browser.
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Access Google Cloud Print Services via Web Browser
Open a web browser on your computer or device connected to the same network. In the browser’s address bar, type in the IP address of your Epson printer that you located in the previous step and press Enter. This will take you to your printer’s internal settings page.
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Navigate to Google Cloud Print Registration
Within your printer’s settings page, look for the Google Cloud Print Services option. If you do not see this option, try turning your Epson printer off and then on again. If it still doesn’t appear, you may need to update your printer’s firmware. Select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen prompts to update your printer’s software. Once updated, the Google Cloud Print Services option should be visible. Click on Register to begin the registration process.
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Accept Usage Advisory and Proceed
You will be presented with a Usage Advisory screen. Carefully read the advisory, then select the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions. Click Next to continue with the setup.
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Sign In to Your Google Account
Click OK to launch the Google sign-in page. A new browser window will open, prompting you to sign in with your Google Account. Enter your Google Account username and password. If you do not have a Google Account, click on Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the instructions to create one. After entering your credentials, click Sign in.
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Complete Printer Registration
Finally, click Finish printer registration to finalize the setup. Your Epson printer will now print a test page, confirming successful registration with Google Cloud Print. Your printer is now linked to your Google Account and is ready for printing from any device with internet access, including Chromebooks, computers, and Apple or Android devices.
By following these steps, you can easily integrate your Epson printer with Google Cloud Print, unlocking convenient and accessible printing from virtually anywhere.
