How to connect a Xiaomi device to a printer: all ways 2026

Printing documents from a Xiaomi smartphone has become as common as it is from a computer — but only if you know how to set up the connection correctly. Many users face problems: the printer is not detected, the drivers are not installed, and the settings do not have the right points. In fact, the connection process depends on the model of the printer, the version of MIUI on your device, and even on the type of connection (wired or wireless).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting – from the classic USB- cable to modern cloud services like Google Cloud Print or Mi Print. Separately, we will focus on typical errors (for example, when the Canon printer or HP is not visible on the network) and give a checklist for diagnosing problems. If you are using Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or flagship Xiaomi 14, instructions will be suitable for all models based on MIUI 13/14.

1.Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before you try to connect Xiaomi to a printer, make sure both devices are ready to go, and problems often arise from trivial things like a dead printer battery, a disabled Wi-Fi on your smartphone, or outdated firmware.

Here is the minimum requirement for verification:

• 📱 On your smartphone: turn on Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (depending on the connection type), upgrade MIUI to the latest version in Settings → About Phone → System Update. Make sure that at least 500MB of memory is free — some printer drivers weigh up to 200MB.
• 🖨️ On a printer: check the ink/toner level, plug it into the socket and wait for full load (indicators should burn green). For network printers, make sure it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone.
• 🔌 Cables and adapters: If you use USB, check the integrity of the cable (try charging it with your phone). Older printers may need a OTG- adapter (e.g., for Redmi 9A without Type-C).

💡

If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, turn it on in its settings so that your smartphone can connect directly without a router, which is true for Brother, Epson EcoTank and some HP models.

Pay special attention to compatibility. For example, Canon PIXMA MG printers often require the installation of Canon PRINT, and Xerox may require manual setting of IP- addresses. If you have a printer older than 2015, check on the manufacturer's website if you have mobile printing support.

2 USB connection: when you need a OTG- adapter

The most reliable, but not always convenient, way is to connect wired via USB, which is suitable for printers without Wi-Fi (for example, Pantum P2500) or when you need to print a document without access to the network.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Buy a OTG- adapter (if the USB-A printer has a Type-C or Micro-USB phone). For the POCO F4 or Xiaomi 13T you need a Type-C → USB-A adapter.
2. Connect the printer to the adapter, then to the smartphone, and the screen will display a notification "USB- device connected."
3. Open the file (PDF, Word document, photo) and click "Print." If you don't have the option, install the Mi Print or Google Cloud Print app.
4. In the printer list, select your model. If you don't have one, click "Add printer" and follow the prompts.

Check the cable and adapter for performance |Reboot the printer and smartphone |Update the firmware MIUI|Install proprietary printer software (e.g. Epson iPrint) |Try another USB-port on the printer (if any)

-->

Important: Some printers (such as the HP LaserJet Pro M404) block printing from mobile devices over USB because of security policies.

If after the connection there is an error "Device is not supported", try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the cable to another printer port.
• 📲 Enable File Transfer mode in the USB notification on your smartphone.
• 🔧 Update the printer driver via the Mi PC Suite (if you connect to your computer to set up).

3. Wireless Wi-Fi Connection: Step-by-step setting

Most modern printers (HP Smart Tank, Brother DCP, Canon G-series) support Wi-Fi printing, a method that is convenient for regular use, as it does not require cables.

How to connect Xiaomi to a printer via Wi-Fi:

1. Make sure that the printer and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. On the printer, check this in the Settings → Network menu.
2. On your smartphone, open a file (such as a PDF in WPS Office) and select Print.
3. Find your model in the printer list. If you don't have one, click Add Printer → Add IP and enter the printer address (you can find it in the printer menu or through the router).
4. If necessary, enter your username/password (usually admin/admin or indicated on the printer sticker).

USB|Wi-Fi|Bluetooth|The cloud (Google Cloud Print, Mi Print) |Did not connect the printer to Xiaomi-->

If the printer doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and printer.
• 📡 Manually specify IP- the printer address in the print settings (e.g., 192.168.1.105).
• 📱 Install a manufacturer’s proprietary application (e.g., HP Smart or Epson Print Enabler).

⚠️ Warning: Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printers (e.g. Canon SELPHY) may conflict with some Xiaomi routers (Mi Router 4A series).In this case, disable the router's Smart Connect feature (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz combination).

4 Printing through cloud services: Google Cloud Print and Mi Print

If your printer supports cloud printing (e.g. HP Envy, Brother MFC), you can send documents to print from anywhere in the world, and you will need a Google or Xiaomi account.

Method 1: Google Cloud Print (for older printers)

1. On your computer, open Google Cloud Print and add your printer.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, open the file, click Print → Save to Google Cloud Print.
3. Select a printer from the list and confirm the print.

Method 2: Mi Print (for new Xiaomi models)

• 📱 Install the Mi Print app from the Mi App Store or Google Play.
• 🖨️ Add the printer via Device Search or enter its IP- address.
• ☁️ Enable the option "Cloud Printing" in the application settings.

5. Bluetooth connection: rare but possible

Bluetooth printing is supported by few printers (such as the HP Sprocket or some Canon SELPHY models), a method that is convenient for printing photos from Xiaomi to portable devices.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and printer.
2. On the printer, activate the pairing mode (usually the "Bluetooth" or "Pairing" button).
3. On your smartphone, open Settings → Bluetooth and find the printer in the list of devices.
4. Confirm pairing (PINs such as 0000 or 1234 may be required).
5. Open the photo in the gallery, click "Share" → "Print" and select the printer.

⚠️ Warning: When printing over Bluetooth, Xiaomi can automatically compress images to 1024×768 resolution, even if the original is in 4K. To avoid loss of quality, use the printer manufacturer's proprietary applications (e.g., Canon PRINT with the "Save Quality" option).

List of printers with Bluetooth support:

• 🖼️ HP Sprocket Studio/Plus — printing photos 2×3 of an inch.
• 📄 Canon SELPHY CP1500 – supports printing with MIUI without additional drivers.
• 📇 Brother PocketJet is a mobile label printer.

6. Problem Solving: The printer does not print or connect

If after all the manipulations the printer still does not work, use this diagnostic manual:

💡

If the printer is connected over Wi-Fi, but printing is very slow, check the router settings. Turn off QoS (traffic prioritization) and install a fixed Wi-Fi channel (for example, 6 instead of Auto), which is especially true for Xiaomi and TP-Link routers.

Additional steps to troubleshoot:

• 🔄 Reset Printer Settings: Press the Cancel or Reset button for 10 seconds (the instructions are in the printer manual).
• 📱 Cache Cleanup: On your smartphone, open Settings → Applications → Mi Print (or other printing software) and click Clear Cache.
• 🔧 Manual Driver Installation: Download the driver for your printer model from the official website and install it via the Mi PC Suite.

7.The Best Printing Apps With Xiaomi

Standard MIUI tools don't always cope with sadness, especially if you're a rare printer, and specialized applications can help you with this.

• 📄 Mi Print is the official solution from Xiaomi with support for cloud printing and scanning. Suitable for Redmi, POCO and flagship models.
• ☁️ Google Cloud Print is a universal service, but since 2021 it does not support new printers.

For printing documents from Word or Excel, it is better to use WPS Office or Microsoft Office – they have built-in print support and correctly handle formatting.

💡

If you need to print a web page from your smartphone, open it in Google Chrome, click "⋮ → Share → Print." In the print settings, select "Remove background" and "Saving ink" to save toner.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a printer