IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks

Local network printing for Chrome and Chromebooks

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IPP/CUPS Printing for Chrome & Chromebooks Extension

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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Extension stats

By: https://directprint.io

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 3.19

(366)

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

Creation date: 2019-11-22

Permissions:

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

Size: 1.31M

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

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,198 ▲ 90

Other rankings

#10054 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 106 #76 in print keyword 64 ▼ 56

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Allows printing to a variety of printers, including those previously unsupported by Chrome and Cloud Print.
Generally easy to set up if you know your printer's IP address.
Works as a workaround for the discontinuation of Google Cloud Print.
Good compatibility with a range of printers, including Brother and Samsung models.
Provides options for protocols like Unirast and IPP.

Cons

Setup can be fiddly and may require some technical knowledge, especially finding IP addresses.
Sometimes doesn't print successfully despite showing success messages.
Lacks support for authentication, limiting use to local printers only.
Issues reported with specific functions like printing from certain trays or formats.
Developer support is lacking, with complaints about unresponsiveness to user issues.

Most mentioned

The necessity of knowing the printer's IP address for setup and functionality.
The mixed results in successfully printing, even after setup appears correct.
Complaints about the extension not working with certain printer models despite claims of compatibility.
The perceived complexity of initial setup, especially for less tech-savvy users.
Praise for its effectiveness as a replacement for Google Cloud Print.

User reviews

Saved my day! Now I can print to Xerox Phaser 3020. Setup using IPP and Unirast protocol.

Alexander Shakhov, 2024-11-30

This extension does not follow the best practices for Chrome extensions and may soon no longer be supported. Can be used, hope to update.

刘先森, 2024-10-19

It's a little bit fiddly to set up but this extension allowed me to print to a Samsung M2678 multifunction printer which I'd found impossible to use except from Android. You need to select Unirast as the protocol and the IPP address is http://x.x.x.x/ipp/print where x.x.x.x is the printer's IP address.

Richard Lewis, 2023-08-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of IPP / CUPS printing for Chrome & Chromebooks. Use it at your own risk.

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