Making a Network Printer Available via Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

Making Network Printer Available via Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) for Chromebook

In today's interconnected world, the ability to print from any device, including a Chromebook, to a network printer is essential. However, sometimes, the native drivers or the network functionality of the printer may not be available on the Chromebook, causing frustration. This article will guide you through the process of making your network printer available via the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) for your Chromebook.

Understanding IPP

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is an open standard protocol for communication between clients and printers. IPP allows clients to discover, configure, and print to printers on a network using HTTP or HTTPS. IPP is a widely adopted standard, and most modern printers support it. By using IPP, you can bypass the need for native drivers on your Chromebook, making it possible to print to your network printer even if the native drivers are not available.

Configuring Your Printer for IPP

To configure your printer for IPP, you need to access your printer's web interface. The steps to access the web interface will vary depending on the make and model of your printer. Generally, you can access the web interface by entering the printer's IP address into a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the printer. Once you have accessed the web interface, look for a setting to enable IPP. The exact location of this setting will vary, but it is usually found under the "Network" or "Advanced" settings.

// Example of enabling IPP on a Canon printer
1. Access the printer's web interface.
2. Navigate to "Network" or "Advanced" settings.
3. Look for "Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)" or a similar option.
4. Check the box to enable IPP.
5. Save the changes.

Adding the Printer to Your Chromebook

Once you have enabled IPP on your printer, you can add the printer to your Chromebook. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the time in the bottom right corner of the screen.
2. Click on "Settings."
3. Under "Devices," click on "Printers."
4. Click on "Add Printer."
5. If your printer supports IPP, it should appear in the list of available printers. If it does not, you may need to enter the printer's IP address manually.
6. Click on the printer to select it.
7. Enter a name for the printer and select the default paper size.
8. Click "Add."

Your Chromebook is now configured to print to your network printer using IPP.

References

• RFC 3510: Internet Printing Protocol/1.1: Model and Semantics
• Canon: IPPS (Internet Printing Protocol over HTTPS)
• Google: Add a printer to your Chromebook

By following the steps outlined in this article, you can make your network printer available via IPP for your Chromebook, bypassing the need for native drivers and ensuring that you can print from your Chromebook to your network printer.