# LocalPrint

> Print directly from your Android device without using a cloud service!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenofx.localprint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenofx.localprint)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zenofx.localprint`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** zenofx.com
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 90,036
- **Rating:** 3.25 / 5 (204 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2020-05-16
- **First published:** 2013-12-14
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenofx.localprint)
- **Website:** [http://zenofx.com/](http://zenofx.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://zenofx.com/imprint.html](https://zenofx.com/imprint.html)

## Description

LocalPrint is a reliable Android Chrome extension that enables direct printing from your device without relying on any cloud service, ensuring all data remains within your local network for privacy and security. Compatible primarily with modern printers that support PDF, JPEG, or PNG printing formats, LocalPrint integrates seamlessly with Android's print menu on versions above 4.4 (KitKat) and offers a built-in file browser for convenient printing.

While some inexpensive inkjet printers with proprietary formats aren't supported, users can easily start the print service manually. LocalPrint also offers an optional Pro upgrade to remove watermarks with a one-time payment and guarantees no internet communication, respecting your privacy. Ideal for both office and home environments, it simplifies local network printing with advanced support and easy setup.

## Rankings

- #232,006 — Overall

## Review summary

LocalPrint offers good integration with Android KitKat and works well with CUPS servers when properly configured, allowing local network printing without cloud reliance. However, multiple users report frustrating difficulties with printer discovery, lack of manual printer setup options, unclear dependency on the PrintBot app, and limited compatibility with various printers. The scanning process can be slow and unreliable, and the app lacks support for USB and Bluetooth printing. Despite these issues, it remains a free tool that can help technically proficient users print over LAN with some effort.

### Pros

- Works well with CUPS print servers on local network.
- Integrates nicely with Android KitKat's printing framework.
- Does not require cloud services for discovery if mDNS is working.
- Free to use for attempting network printing.
- Helps users print to LAN printers when configured properly.

### Cons

- Cannot find many network printers automatically; scanning often fails or takes too long.
- No manual option to add printers or specify IP addresses.
- Requires companion app PrintBot for printer setup, which is not well explained.
- Limited printer compatibility; many users report it doesn't work with specific printers (e.g., Xerox Phaser, SMB-shared printers).
- Lack of support for USB and Bluetooth printing.

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