Samsung Print Service Plugin

1. What is the Samsung Print Service Plugin?

The Samsung Print Service Plugin is a system tool that enables wireless printing from your Android device to Samsung printers and other Mopria-certified printers. It allows you to print photos, documents, web pages, and files directly from your favorite apps without needing to download additional apps or tools.

2. Is the Samsung Print Service Plugin available for all Android devices?

The Samsung Print Service Plugin is pre-installed on many Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. For other Android devices running Android KitKat (4.4) or higher, the plugin can be downloaded from the Google Play Store to enable wireless printing.

3. Which printers are compatible with the Samsung Print Service Plugin?

The Samsung Print Service Plugin supports many Mopria-certified printers from brands such as Samsung, Brother, Canon, HP, Epson, Fuji Xerox, Lexmark, Ricoh, Toshiba, and others. Nearly all new printers from these brands are compatible for easy mobile printing.

4. How do I print from my Android device using the Samsung Print Service?

To print, open the app that supports printing (such as Gallery, Chrome, Gmail, or Microsoft Office apps), look for the print icon or the “Share” option, and select your printer. You can also adjust print settings like color, number of copies, paper orientation, and double-sided printing before sending the print job.

5. How can I enable the Samsung Print Service Plugin?

If you cannot find any printers, go to your device’s Settings, search for “Printing,” and toggle the Samsung Print Service switch from “Off” to “On.” This will activate the plugin and allow you to find and select your printer.

6. Does the Samsung Print Service Plugin support all Android apps?

Most apps that support printing, such as Gallery, Photos, Gmail, Chrome, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), are compatible with the Samsung Print Service Plugin. Look for a print icon or use the app’s “Share” function to access printing options.

7. Do I need to download additional printing apps for the Samsung Print Service Plugin to work?

No, the Samsung Print Service Plugin integrates directly with your Android device’s print framework, so you don’t need to download any additional apps for compatible printing. Just enable the plugin and use it from apps that support printing.

8. Is the Samsung Print Service Plugin pre-installed on all Samsung Galaxy phones?

The Samsung Print Service Plugin is pre-installed on most Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, including models like the Galaxy S4, S5, S6, and S7. It cannot be uninstalled, but it can be updated when updates are available.

9. How do I update the Samsung Print Service Plugin?

The Samsung Print Service Plugin will notify you when an update is available. You can either set your device to automatically update the plugin or manually accept updates through the Google Play Store.

10. Can I print from my Samsung Galaxy phone without the plugin?

No, the Samsung Print Service Plugin must be enabled for printing. If your Samsung Galaxy phone doesn’t have it pre-installed, you can download and install the plugin from the Google Play Store if your device is running Android KitKat (4.4) or later.