Chromebooks and printers

[bradin]

I hope I am in the correct forum to discuss Chromebooks & printers.

I have an HP Envy 4500. I am looking at Cromebooks as my computer use is very small these days, so do not need anything with bells and whistles.

I have been told that I would not be able to plug the printer directly, via USB, into a Chromebook. Are they not compatible? Is this true? I do not currently use WiFi.

Thank you

B

[8lives · Accepted solution]

You will need a WiFi in order to use a Chromebook.

There are a few things that you can do offline but a WiFi connection is also necessary.

[bradin]

Hi 8lives

Thanks for your reply and giving me a jog to my memory.

I currently connect direct to the internet, but a search in a cupboard and I found a hub thing from my ISP.

This should allow connection to the net via WiFi. I have checked the Printer specs and can do this.

So if I go down the road of buying a Chromebook that will solve any printing issue.

Rgds

Bradin

[8lives]

You should be able to connect the printer to Google for printing.

As for the USB connection because the printer is a older model you may have a problem.

There is also a HP app, take a look at this link.

[bradin]

Thank you 8lives - that link is a great help.

B