# PrintBot

> Network printer driver with support for ~6.000 printer models

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.jsecurity.printbot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.jsecurity.printbot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.jsecurity.printbot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** zenofx.com
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,679,697
- **Rating:** 3.39 / 5 (6,570 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-08
- **First published:** 2010-12-28
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.jsecurity.printbot)
- **Website:** [http://zenofx.com/printbot/](http://zenofx.com/printbot/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://zenofx.com/printbot/privacy.html](http://zenofx.com/printbot/privacy.html)

## Description

PrintBot is a versatile network printer driver designed for Android devices. It enables users to print photos and documents directly over a WiFi network without requiring any PC installation. Compatible with over 6,000 printer models from leading manufacturers like HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Brother, and Samsung, PrintBot supports multiple printing protocols including JetDirect, LPR, and IPP.

This extension seamlessly integrates with Android printing services, allowing printing from any enabled application such as browsers, image galleries, and office apps. Features include auto-detection of Bonjour printers and support for AirPrint™ enabled devices. The free version permits printing of up to three images or PDF documents monthly, with limitations on PDF page count and watermarking thereafter. The Pro version offers unlimited printing capability, making it a comprehensive solution for mobile printing needs.

## Rankings

- #50,174 — Overall

## Review summary

PrintBot is often easy to set up and works with a wide range of network printers, with good print previews when it functions. However, recurring issues include a watermark/limit on the free version and licensing friction, plus reliability problems like failed prints, long delays, or errors on Android. License updates and price hikes also surface as pain points. A few printers are not supported. Overall, it can be very capable but stability and licensing are common drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and works out of the box
- Broad network printer compatibility across brands (Canon, HP, Konica Minolta, Brother, etc.)
- Print preview shows page fit and prints accurately
- Simple and effective performance when functioning

### Cons

- Watermark on the free/unpaid version after a small quota and recurring licensing/paywall issues
- Reliability issues: occasional prints fail, long delays or error pages on Android
- License and pricing problems: updates requiring extra payments and licenses not consistently recognized
- Some printers are not supported or can produce bad output (e.g., certain HP models, Zebra printers)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.jsecurity.printbot)