About Google Cloud Print

The machine supports Google Cloud Print.

Google Cloud Print is a print service that enables you to output data to a printer from a mobile phone, smartphone, computer, or other devices via the Internet.

With Google Cloud Print, you can send documents or images to a specified printer from anywhere. For example, you can print from your computer at home to a printer in your office, or from the application you always use to your printer at home - such printing can be easily achieved. There is no need to install drivers or download software.

To use Google Cloud Print, you must prepare the following.

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Since Google Cloud Print establishes communications via the Internet, it is recommended to employ security measures.

  • Restrict communications from the Internet with a firewall or other security system.

  • Change the administrator password that is provided by the machine from the default value.

  • Network devices

    The network devices are computers or mobile devices that are connected to the Internet. Set up Google Cloud Print or perform print operations from supported applications.

  • Google account

    This account is required for setting up Google Cloud Print or printing from a supported application.

  • Supported application

    Applications that run on a network device and allow for Google Cloud Print.

    For details on supported OSs and applications, visit the Google Web site. The recommended browser is Google Chrome.

    Google Web site (http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/apps.html)

  • Network

    Used between the network devices and the Cloud, and the Cloud and the machine.

    Google Cloud Print does not support IPv6.