# Brother Print Service Plugin

> You can print from Brother printers using the built-in menu of Android apps.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brother.printservice](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brother.printservice)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.brother.printservice`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brother Industries, Ltd.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 25,648,771
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (72,562 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.16.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2015-03-31
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brother.printservice)
- **Website:** [http://www.brother.com](http://www.brother.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://web.global.brother/aa/privacy.html](https://web.global.brother/aa/privacy.html)

## Description

The Brother Print Service Plugin allows Android users (Android 5.0+) to print directly to Brother printers over a Wi-Fi network using the built-in print menu in supported apps such as Chrome, Gmail, Photos, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. This plugin seamlessly integrates with the Android print framework, enabling a variety of print options including copies, paper size, color mode, orientation, media type, quality, layout, duplex printing, and borderless printing. After installing, users can activate the plugin through the notification or Android settings under printing options. This tool is essential for anyone needing easy and reliable printing from their mobile device to a Brother printer without additional setup.

## Rankings

- #6,009 — Overall
- #19 — plugin

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `com.brother.printservice.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews overwhelmingly report connectivity and reliability problems with the Brother Print Service Plugin on Android. Repeated issues include printers not being located or added, and the app failing to connect over Wi‑Fi. When it does work, feedback highlights simple operation and clear print quality, but features are limited (no scale, orientation options). Reliability concerns persist, with many stating they must uninstall/reinstall or rely on Mopria as a workaround. Some users also complain about compatibility with older Brother gear, suggesting perceived obsolescence. Overall, the app's connectivity and feature gaps far outweigh occasional positive experiences.

### Pros

- Easy to operate and prints clearly when a connection is established.
- Mopria print offers a working workaround for mobile printing.
- Clear print output when the app functions.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues: printers not located, not discovered, or cannot be added.
- Limited print options: lacks basic settings like page scaling and orientation.
- Unreliable: requires uninstalling/reinstalling to get it to work.
- Incompatibility with legacy equipment and perceived obsolescence.
- Non-responsive UI: buttons sometimes do nothing and multiple Brother apps may be needed.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brother.printservice)