IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks

Local network printing for Chrome and Chromebooks

What is IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks?

The 'IPP/CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks' is a Chrome extension that facilitates direct and reliable local network printing from Chromebooks and Chrome. It enables users to print directly to compatible network printers or via a CUPS print server, eliminating the need for Cloud Print. The extension supports multiple printers, offers a compatibility check feature, and now embraces more printer models through PWG and Unirast (Airprint) formats. Users should note that automatic printer discovery is not supported, hence the requirement of the printer's IP address and IPP path.

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By: https://directprint.io

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 3.17 (364)

Version: 0.1.34 (Last updated: 2019-11-22)

Creation date: 2019-11-22

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*
printerProvider
notifications
storage
unlimitedStorage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 1.31M

Email: he*****@directprint.io

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 4277 ▲ 45

Other rankings

#9820 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 48 #47 in print keyword 65 ▲ 1

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Summary

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Finally reliable local network printing for Chromebooks is possible.

This Chrome extension allows you to print directly to compatible network printers or a CUPS print server from Chrome and Chromebooks. No Cloud Print required.

Key features: Multiple printer support Printer compatibility check Offline help page Landscape, multiple copy printing Now supports more printers via PWG and Unirast (Airprint) formats

Known limitations: It does not automatically find printers on the network, you need to know the IP address and IPP path for the printer (consult your printer documentation & help section in the extension).

** Search the store for 'WiFi printer driver for Chromebooks' which offers auto-detection of printers **

User reviews

User reviews summary

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Pros

Helps connect to printers not supported on Chromebook or after Cloud Print service discontinued
Easy setup if user knows printer's IP address
Compatible with many printer models
Provides printing solution for Chromebooks
Useful for different OS (Linux, Chromium OS) and different devices (Steam deck, Chromebook)

Cons

Some printers are recognized but don't print
Does not support printers requiring authentication
Print jobs are sometimes misconfigured (incorrect tray, image size)
Fails if printer's IP address changes
Instructions or support are deemed insufficient by several users

Most mentioned

Printer's IP address is crucial for setup
Incompatibility issues solved for multiple printer models
Useful after Google's Cloud Print service cancellation
Functionality issues depending on printer's configuration or requirements (unirast protocol, authentication)
Inconsistencies between successful test results and actual printing

Recent reviews

Fonctionne à merveille avec mon imprimante Brother sur mon réseau WI-FI...

A Google user, 2017-09-19

In Kombination mit einem Raspberry Pi mit installiertem CUPS-Server kann man mit dieser Erweiterung wunderbar auch auf "dummen" Druckern drucken. Und das ohne Google Cloud Print zu nutzen. Einwandfrei!

A Google user, 2017-05-25

Bei unterstützten Druckern einfach GENIAL! DANKE! Erweitert die Funktionalität des Chromebooks doch erheblich!

Nico Gerum, 2017-05-11

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Safety

Risk impact

IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks if you trust the publisher.