HP Print for Chrome

Easy printing on your HP printers

HP Print for Chrome - Cloud-Based Printing Services

HP Print for Chrome is an extension that enhances Chrome’s basic local printing by offering the ability to send print jobs to HP's cloud printing services like Print Anywhere or HP Roam for Business. It not only makes printing hassle-free for users but also gives administration a tool to manage printing policies efficiently, thereby reducing waste and costs.

Extension stats

By: HP Inc.
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 1.66
(35)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-02-24)
Creation date: 2021-02-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • identity
  • gcm
  • printerProvider
  • storage
  • notifications
  • printing
  • https://*/ipp/*
  • http://*/ipp/*
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
  • See more
Size: 6.20M

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Extension summary

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Today more than ever, companies need to support cloud-based printing services to help workers stay productive wherever they are, protect document confidentiality, and reduce print waste and costs. Users need a more secure, flexible, and easy to set up printing solution. Introducing the HP Print for Chrome extension. While basic local printing is supported natively in Chrome OS. The HP Print for Chrome extension is adding the ability for users to easily send print jobs to one of two HP cloud printing destinations: Print Anywhere (a premium solution that allows users to remotely print to their own printer) or HP Roam for Business (a for fee business oriented solution that provide users with the capability to release print jobs at any HP Roam-enabled office printer). Documents sent to Print Anywhere or HP Roam for Business are securely printed after the user authenticates and chooses to print them from their mobile device. Using the HP Print for Chrome extension gives administrators a simple tool to manage printing policies for user groups and individual printers. Controlling printer usage can lower costs for ink or toner and paper. When effective printing policies are set, end users are automatically directed to print on the appropriate printer, using the right setting for their usage type. Many frustrating printing mistakes can be avoided, saving time and helping to reduce printing expenses. Individual home/SMB users can download and install the extension from the Chrome Web store. For users on managed accounts, an IT admin can push the extension to all users in their organization via the force-extension install feature found in the Google admin console.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Worked well for some users with specific setups.
  • Easy to set up for certain devices.
  • Useful for school printing needs.
Cons
  • Does not work for many users, including issues with various HP printers.
  • Requires a browser extension to print, which some users find unnecessary.
  • Limited compatibility with USB and older printer models.
  • No longer connects to WiFi for some users.
  • Doesn't print in color for certain models.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work with various HP printers.
  • Useless for troubleshooting.
  • Need for an extension questioned.
  • Previously worked for some users but has since stopped.
  • Common issues reported with specific models (e.g., HP LaserJet P1102w).
User reviews
A HP só se preocupa e dá suporte para quem tem impressora wifi - então esse aplicativo é LIXO para quem tem impressora USB...
by Antonio Caser, 2024-08-25


I had no problem setting up and it worked great.
by Fred Kemper, 2024-02-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HP Print for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HP Print for Chrome is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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