# Sharp Print Service Plugin

> A plugin app for printing to Sharp MFP from supported apps.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.sharp.printsystem.sharpprintserviceplugin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.sharp.printsystem.sharpprintserviceplugin)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.co.sharp.printsystem.sharpprintserviceplugin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SHARP CORPORATION
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 269,956
- **Rating:** 3.55 / 5 (733 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2016-04-03
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.sharp.printsystem.sharpprintserviceplugin)
- **Website:** [http://sharp-world.com/products/copier/docu\_solutions/mobile/Sharp\_Print\_Service\_Plugin/index.html](http://sharp-world.com/products/copier/docu_solutions/mobile/Sharp_Print_Service_Plugin/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.sharp-world.com/products/copier/policy/privacy-spsp-en.html](http://www.sharp-world.com/products/copier/policy/privacy-spsp-en.html)

## Description

The Sharp Print Service Plugin enables printing from Android devices to compatible Sharp MFPs. To use it, please read the End User License Agreement and activate via the Android print settings by selecting Sharp Print Service Plugin and turning it ON.

Supported devices include Android-based phones and tablets running Android 9 through 16. For full details, refer to Sharp’s product page.

## Rankings

- #137,311 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `jp.co.sharp.printsystem.sharpprintserviceplugin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Users praise ease of use and show positive sentiment when the app functions, but reliability is inconsistent. Recurrent complaints focus on installation failures, inability to print (especially PDFs), printers not appearing on devices, limited Sharp Android support, and occasional crashes or freezes. Overall, the app is seen as useful in theory but often unreliable in practice.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Makes life easier when it works
- Generally positive when functioning (good/great/excellent)
- Nice

### Cons

- Installation/setup problems (installation failures or inability to install)
- Printing issues (cannot print PDFs or print correctly, including color)
- Printer discovery problems (printers not showing up on the phone)
- Poor/limited Sharp Android support
- Intermittent performance or crashes (app works only sometimes, device freeze)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.sharp.printsystem.sharpprintserviceplugin)