How to Integrate Google Cloud Print
The Google Cloud Print Integration is an option for clients looking for an automatic print out of order confirmations. Your print out will mimic the same format as an order confirmation email.
Note: Google Cloud Print is a beta program hence not recommended. Many customers have experienced issues with this integration, so we recommend using an HP ePrinter instead when possible, which is far more reliable. See this article for details.
Available on both Android and iOS and great for these industries:
- Food and Dining
- Bar
- Health and Fitness
- Hair Salons
- Hotel and Resort
- Spa
Google Cloud-Ready Printers
For the best Google Cloud Print experience, we recommend you use a Cloud-Ready printer. Cloud-Ready printers connect directly to the web and don’t require a PC to set up: you can connect one to your Google Cloud Print account in seconds, and immediately start printing to it.
- HP ePrint Printers: Google Cloud Print works with all HP ePrint printers. Simply register with your ePrint email address on our HP registration page.
- Kodak Printer: If your printer is a Kodak Cloud-Ready Printer, follow these instructions on Kodak’s website for Setting Up Google Cloud Print.
- Epson Printers: Specifically, Epson XP 400 is a great option. For Epson printers, follow the instructions for Setting up Google Cloud Print. See more information here.
Connecting to Google Cloud Print
- If your printer is Cloud-Ready, follow your manufacturer's provided instructions or see setting up your Cloud Ready printer.
- To connect an HP ePrint Printer, use our ePrint Registration Page.
- To connect your classic printer, enable the Google Cloud Print connector using a Windows or Mac computer that's connected to the printer. You'll need Google Chrome to be installed on the computer. If you're using Windows XP, make sure you also have the Microsoft XML paper specification pack installed.
Once Google Chrome is installed, follow the steps below to enable the Google Cloud Print connector in Google Chrome.
- Log in to your user account on the Windows or Mac computer.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
- Select Options (Preferences on Mac).
- Click the Under the Hood tab.
- Scroll down to the “Google Cloud Print” section. Click Sign in to Google Cloud Print.
- In the window that appears, sign in with your Google Account to enable the Google Cloud Print connector.
- Once a printer confirmation message appears, click Finish printer registration.
- You'll see a confirmation that Google Cloud Print has been enabled. Click Manage your printers to learn more.
The printer is now associated with your Google Account and connected to Google Cloud Print. You can print to this printer whenever you’re signed in with the same Google Account on your Chromebook. See full article here.