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Fix: Android sees the printer but does not print

If Android sees the printer but jobs never print, the printer may be paused, asleep, out of paper, or rejecting the file type.

Quick answer

Check the printer screen for errors, cancel any waiting jobs, restart the printer and phone, then test with a simple image or text file.

Important warning

Large PDFs, password-protected files, and unusual file types can fail even when the printer itself is working.

Try this

  1. 1 Check the printer screen for errors.
  2. 2 Cancel any waiting jobs.
  3. 3 Restart the printer.
  4. 4 Restart the Android phone.
  5. 5 Try printing a simple image or text file.
  6. 6 Clear the print queue if your print service app shows one.
  7. 7 Update or reinstall the printer manufacturer's app.

Common causes

Printer has an unresolved paper, ink, toner, or jam error.

The print service app is stuck.

The file type is not printing correctly.

The printer is asleep or paused.

The printer app needs an update.

What to check next

  • Check whether a simple file prints.
  • Check whether the printer app shows a queue.
  • Check whether another Android device can print.
  • Check whether the printer screen shows an error.

FAQ

Why does Android see my printer but not print?

The printer may have an error, the print service may be stuck, or the file may be too large, password-protected, or unsupported.

Should I reinstall the printer app?

If restarting and clearing the queue does not work, updating or reinstalling the printer maker’s app can help.

Why do PDFs fail but simple files print?

Some large, password-protected, or complex PDFs can fail even when the printer and connection are working.

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