Printing over the Internet to your home computer is the way to go if you only need to pick up your printout when you get home. This is possible from either your laptop or your cellphone.
If you need a printout immediately, there are many kiosks and printing centers around the country where you can send your printout and pick it up immediately. ..
When you’re out of the house, there are a few options available to you to print documents. You can either print them on your own printer, or use a document printing service.
1. Using Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print is a great service that lets you safely and securely connect your wireless printer to the Internet. Once connected to the Google Cloud Print service, you can use your Google account to print anything from your laptop or your smartphone.
Setting up Google Cloud Print is very easy if you have a printer that is supported by the service. Just visit the Google Cloud Print page to get started. You’ll need to log into your Google account if you haven’t already.
If you’re new to printing with Cloud Print, see if your printer is compatible by checking the list of Cloud-Ready printers. ..
If your printer isn’t a Cloud-Ready model, you can still print to it using the Google Cloud Print app or website. To do this, first make sure your printer is connected to the internet and then follow the simple instructions below. ..
Connecting Your Computer to Google Cloud Print
- Log in to your Google account.
- Click on the “Cloud Print” tab on the left side of your account page.
- Scroll down to the bottom and click on the “Create a new printer” button.
- Enter a name for your printer and click on the “Create” button.
- On the next screen, you will be asked to choose a printer type and size. Select “Google Cloud Print Printer” from the list and click on the “Create” button again.
- You will be asked to enter a location for your printer and click on the “Create” button again.
- You will be asked to choose an administrator for your printer and click on the “Create” button again.
- You will be asked to enter a password for your printer and click on the “Create” button again.
You may be prompted to sign into your Google account. If you see the cloud-ready printer that your computer is already connected to, click the Register button. Otherwise, under the Printers section, click the Add printers button.
If you have a cloud-ready printer, you’ll need to confirm the registration on the printer itself. Adding a classic printer will detect printers connected to your computer and walk you through a wizard to add them to Google Cloud Print. ..
Printing to Google Cloud Print
You can use Google Cloud Print to print documents from your computer, phone, or even a mobile device. You can also print documents using the printer on your home network.
To print in Google Chrome, click the three dots in the upper right and select Print. ..
To print to the Google Cloud printer, open the Google Cloud Print app on your computer and click the Add Printer button. Enter the printer’s internet address in the search bar, and you’ll see the printer listed. Click it to print from your computer. ..
Select this printer and click the Print button to print the document. ..
If you have a Google Cloud Print-enabled computer, you’ll be able to see the same printer available on different Google services like Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Gmail. You’ll also be able to print from your Chromebook if you own one. ..
On your mobile phone, printing is typically available under the Share feature in different apps.
When you choose the Print option, you’ll see your new cloud printer on the left.
With Printopia, you can send your printouts to any printer in the world, no matter where you are. ..
2. Set Up a Home VPN
A VPN network can help protect your online privacy by connecting you to a remote server that’s hidden from your ISP and other websites.
You can use a hidden VPN service to protect your computer from potential cyber threats. You’ll need to follow this procedure from your computer that has access to print to your home printer.
Once users are connected, you’ll need to install the software. After the software is installed, you’ll need to create a new user account. Next, you’ll need to set up your computer to use the new user account. ..
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Enable user accounts and create a new ID and password for incoming connections.
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Your computer is now connected to the network and can be used to access the internet.
Next, you’ll need to add port forwarding for VPN connections on your home network router. If this sounds hard, read our post on understanding what port forwarding is and how to setup port forwarding. Make sure to use port 1723 if using PPTP. LT2P uses port 1701.
Windows VPN uses PPTP so select that as the service. Type the internal IP address of your computer that’s connected to the printer for the Server IPv4 Address, and leave all other fields as is.
Now, under VPN Settings, you’ll need to set up your VPN. You can do this by clicking on the three lines in the top left corner of the window and then clicking on the Add VPN Connection. In the next window, you’ll need to enter your desired connection information. You can use either a public IP address or a private IP address. The public IP address is what your computer will use to connect to the internet. The private IP address is what you will use to connect to your computer if you want to print from a different location than where you’re located on earth. Now, click on OK and your computer will start using the VPN connection.
To add a new VPN connection, click on the plus icon.
To fill out the fields, you’ll need your computer’s public IP address. You can find this by visiting a site like WhatIsMyIP.com. ..
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Windows (built-in) provides a connection named “Name the connection anything you like” and the server name or address is “Give this your computer’s public IP address.” The user name and password are provided.
Once you’re connected to your home computer, you can use all the devices in your house, like your printer.
A VPNsetup like this could not work because of one or more of the following: your virus software, your firewall settings, or other computer security settings.
3. User Free PrinterShare Software
A solution that’s a whole lot simpler than trying to figure out what security settings is blocking your VPN connection is just installing free software that will share out your connected printer to the Internet.
To use the web printing option, you’ll need to create a free PrinterShare account and password. To use the printer on your home network, you’ll need to install the PrinterShare software.
To generate a user account number, the software will use a random number generator to produce an account number. Remember this number and the password you configured for it.
Launch the software and share the printer that you want to allow internet printing. Choose the printer that you want to allow internet printing on and click on the “Share” button.
Install the PrinterShare application on the second computer that you’re using outside of your home. When you run the software while you’re sitting in an internet café somewhere, you’ll see the printer that you shared under the Remote Printers list.
To print a document or anything else on your computer, you can now access the PrinterShare printer under your list of printers. ..
To print to this printer, connect it to your computer using the provided USB cable. Then open the printer’s settings and select “Print to this printer.” ..
As you can see, you don’t have to configure the router or change any security settings. The print is transmitted directly over the internet via your home computer’s internet connection.
4. Online Printing Services
If you don’t mind spending some money and you won’t need the printout for a few days, you can order printouts online.
There are several services where you can upload documents and have the service print them for you and mail them to you. ..
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5. Shipping Print Kiosks
If you want your document prints immediately, using a local shipping service is the best option.
Some businesses offer web-based file transfers or you can transfer documents from your computer using a memory stick to a computer in the shop. There, you can use their printer to print out your document. ..
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- The kiosk near the bus stop
- The kiosk in the park
- The kiosk on the corner of a street and a block away from a busy intersection
UPS: You can print your package online or at a local UPS shipping center.FedEx: You can print your package using their website and pick it up at a local FedEx center. ..
6. Local Print Shops
There are many print shops around the world that offer very cheap per-page prices for printing documents on memory sticks. ..
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7. Your Local Library
The library is a great resource for anyone in a small town or rural area. It can provide books, magazines, and other reading materials. The library also has computers and internet access.
You can buy a card that prints to the printer and uses a set amount of money to print copies. You can also connect to the library network and print using the printer.
At the library, you can usually find discounted printing services from the library’s print shop.