Using Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print is a service that enables a user with a Google account to print from a smartphone, tablet, or computer connected to the Internet using applications compatible with Google Cloud Print. Unlike conventional printing from a computer, it does not require a printer driver.
IMPORTANT
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When registering the machine or when using Google Cloud Print to print documents, you must be able to connect the machine to the Internet. You are also responsible for paying all Internet connection fees.
You may not be able to use this function in some countries or regions.
You cannot use Google Cloud Print from an IPv6 address.
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NOTE
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To use Google Cloud Print, a Google account is required. If you do not have one, access Google website to create your account.
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Checking the Machine Settings
Before setting up Google Cloud Print, check the following:
Make sure that the machine is assigned an IPv4 address and connected to a computer over a network.
Connecting to a LAN
Make sure that the date and time and the time zone settings are correct.
Date/Time Settings
Changing Google Cloud Print Settings
Enable the Google Cloud Print function of the machine.
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Press
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Use
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to select <System Management Settings>, and press
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Select <Google Cloud Print Settings>
<Enable Google Cloud Print>.
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Select <On>, and press
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If you want to disable the Google Cloud Print function, select <Off>.
Registering the Machine with Google Cloud Print
Registering the machine with Google Cloud Print allows you to print from anywhere.
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Start the Remote UI and log on in System Manager Mode.
Starting the Remote UI
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Click [Settings/Registration].
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Click [Network Settings]
[Google Cloud Print Settings].
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Click [Register] in [Registration Status].
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If [Register] is unavailable
You need to enable Google Cloud Print. Click [Edit...], select the [Use Google Cloud Print] check box, and then click [OK].
To reregister the machine
To reregister the machine if the owner of the machine has changed or for other reasons, unregister the machine and register it again.
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Click the link of the URL displayed for [URL for Registration:].
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Follow the on-screen instructions to register the machine.
You can print from a Google Cloud Print compatible application such as Google Chrome™, Gmail, or Google Docs.
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Access the Google Cloud Print website for information about the latest applications that support Google Cloud Print.
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Registering from a mobile device or Google Chrome
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You can also register the machine from a mobile device or Google Chrome*. The machine's display shows the following confirmation screen before completion of the registration. Press <Yes> to complete the registration.
* For the registration procedure, see the instruction manual for your mobile device or the Google Cloud Print website.
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