# Direct Print Service

> Direct Print safe, easy and simple on printer connected to your PC

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.solvaig.printservice`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Solvaig JSC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 707,686
- **Rating:** 3.94 / 5 (1,890 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-29
- **First published:** 2016-01-11
- **Publisher country:** UA
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.solvaig.printservice)
- **Website:** [https://prinsify.pp.ua](https://prinsify.pp.ua/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://prinsify.pp.ua/privacy.html](http://prinsify.pp.ua/privacy.html)

## Description

Direct Print Service offers a seamless way to print securely and effortlessly from any compatible Android device to a printer connected to your PC. By requiring the installation of the Prinsify Print Server on your computer, this extension ensures smooth communication and print job management. Printing is made easy with options to print images, web pages, and text using Android's native print support or the convenient 'Share to Direct Print' feature.

Users can discover and register printers on a local network or manually add print servers over the Internet. It supports Windows print servers and allows comprehensive management of printers and servers directly from your mobile device. Once enabled in your device's print settings, Direct Print automatically discovers available printers, enabling straightforward printing from virtually any app, making printing simple and accessible like never before.

## Rankings

- #83,017 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.solvaig.printservice.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Direct Print Service is praised for its ease of setup and ability to enable printing from Android devices to printers connected to Windows PCs, especially older USB models. It serves as a reliable alternative to discontinued cloud print services. However, users commonly note limitations such as the need for Windows PC print server installation, restricted print output settings, occasional print alignment problems, lack of duplex printing, and compatibility challenges with some printers or devices.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and use for printing from Android devices to printers connected to Windows PCs.
- Works well with older USB printers by sharing them over PC.
- Reliable alternative to Google Cloud Print, offering good printer access across devices in a WiFi network.
- Supports printing from any app that supports print or share functionality.
- Free and lightweight solution with minimal footprint.

### Cons

- Requires installation of print server software on a Windows PC, limiting direct printing capabilities.
- Printer output settings are limited; users desire more customization such as page fit, orientation, and print positioning.
- Some users report printing issues like clipped edges or prints extending beyond page borders.
- Does not support duplex (double-sided) printing.
- Compatibility issues with certain printers or when used with specific devices; e.g., fails to find printers or prints poorly on some models.

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