How to print from Xiaomi phone to printer: all ways from A to Z

Printing documents and photos from a smartphone has long been a common procedure, but owners of Xiaomi phones (including the Redmi series and the Xiaomi phone). POCO) Often faced with nuances associated with the corporate shell MIUI. Unlike pure Android, there may be no standard printing options, and some features are hidden in the depths of settings. This article will help you understand how to properly configure printing from Xiaomi to any printer - from office to office. HP LaserJet to compact Canon Selphy.

We’ll look at all the current ways, from wireless printing via Wi-Fi Direct to using cloud services like Google Cloud Print (despite its official shutdown), and focus on the typical problems when the phone “can’t see” the printer or gives a print job failure error. For convenience, we have collected instructions for different scenarios: printing photos in high resolution, documents. PDF/Word, Print directly from the screen through the Screenshot function → Seal.

1.Preparing Xiaomi phone for printing: checking compatibility and settings

Before you plug in a printer, make sure your Xiaomi supports the print function. MIUI 12 and later it is built in by default, but in budget devices (for example, Redmi). 9A or POCO C31) Additional applications may need to be installed.

To check for the presence of the function:

1. Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Seal.
2. If there is no "Print" item, use the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).
3. In some firmware, the path may be different: Settings → Additionally. → Seal.

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On the phones with MIUI For a global version (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite), the print function may be called Printing in English, even if the interface is Russified.

If there is no built-in option, install one of the applications:

• 📱 MIUI Print Service – official solution from Xiaomi (available in GetApps or APKMirror).
• 🖨️ PrinterShare is a universal application with support for 5000+ printer.
• ☁️ Google Cloud Print (through workarounds as service is closed).

Also check the Android version: on devices with Android 10 and above, the print is more stable thanks to the built-in Android Print Framework. On older versions (for example, Redmi Note 7 on Android 9), driver errors can occur.

2. Printing via Wi-Fi: Connecting a printer to a Xiaomi phone

The most convenient way is to connect wirelessly over Wi-Fi. Most modern printers (Canon) PIXMA, Epson EcoTank, Brother) supports this mode, and the instructions are suitable for printers with Wi-Fi Direct or connected to the same network as the phone.

Step 1: Set up the printer:

• 📶 Turn on Wi-Fi on the printer (usually a button with an antenna icon).
• 🔄 If the printer supports WPS, press the button WPS on the router, then on the printer (details in the instructions for your model).
• 📋 Write it down. IP-printer address (you can find the network menu on the printer display or print out the test sheet).

Step 2. Connecting the phone:

1. On the phone, open Settings. → Wi-Fi and connect to the printer network (if Wi-Fi Direct is used) or to the same router as the printer.
2. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → Seal.
3. Click Add Printer – the system will automatically find the devices on the network.
4. If the printer is not displayed, enter it. IP-Address manually (field Add manually).

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Important: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 when the first connection of the printer may be a request to install the plugin MIUI Print Service Plugin – Confirm installation, otherwise printing will not be available.

If the printer is not detected:

• 🔌 Reboot the router and printer.
• 📵 Make sure your phone is off Traffic Savings (Settings) → SIM cards and mobile networks).
• 🛠️ Update the printer firmware through the manufacturer’s software (e.g. Epson Software Updater).

3.Print through USB-cable: when Wi-Fi is not available

If your printer doesn’t have Wi-Fi (e.g. older models) HP DeskJet or Samsung SL-M2020), You can connect directly through USB-OTG. It's gonna take a while:

• 🔌 Cable USB OTG (Type-C or Micro-USB on the printer side).
• 📱 Xiaomi phone with support OTG (Check in the settings → The phone. → Specifications).
• 🖨️ Printer driver (installs automatically when first connected or manually via MIUI Print Service).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the cable. OTG The phone, and the other end is the printer.
2. A notification will appear on the phone screen USB-The device is connected - tap on it.
3. Select File Transfer Mode (MTP) or Print (if available).
4. Open the file to print (PDF, Photo, document, click Share → Seal.
5. In the printer list, select your model (may appear as USBPrinter).

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Not all printers support direct phone connection (especially older models).
• ⚠️ Printing speed is lower than Wi-Fi.
• ⚠️ Some Xiaomi phones (for example, POCO M3) They may not be able to provide enough food to USB-printer-port.

4. Printing through cloud services: Google Drive, Mi Cloud, Email

If the printer is connected to a computer or on another network, you can print a document through the cloud, and this method is universal and works even with printers without Wi-Fi.

Method 1: Google Drive + Google Cloud Print (alternative)

Although Google Cloud Print is officially closed, its functionality is partially available through Google Drive.

1. Upload the file to Google Drive from your phone.
2. Open the file, click Open in... and select Print.
3. If the printer is connected to the computer, select it from the list (share should be enabled in the printer settings on the PC).

Method 2: Posting to the post office

Many printers (e.g. Brother) MFC or HP OfficeJet has its own email printing:

1. Find your printer’s email address (usually listed on a sticker or on the network menu).
2. Send a letter with an attachment (PDF, JPG) at this address.
3. The printer will automatically print the attachment (confirmation may be required on the printer panel).

Method 3: Mi Cloud (for Xiaomi owners)

If you have a Mi Account, you can sync files through Mi Cloud and print them from your computer:

1. Upload the file to Mi Cloud via the Files app on your phone.
2. Open i.mi.com on a computer connected to the printer.
3. Download the file and print it in the standard way.

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5. Print photos from the Xiaomi Gallery: quality settings

When printing photos from Xiaomi phones, it is important to consider the resolution and file format. By default, the Gallery app can compress images, which leads to a loss of quality.

How to print photos without loss of quality:

1. Open the photo in the gallery, click Share → Seal.
2. In the printing settings, select:

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For professional printing:

• 📸 Use the format. RAW (If you filmed on Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Redmi Note 11 Pro+).
• 🖼️ Edit a photo in Adobe Lightroom Mobile before printing.
• 📄 Save it in. TIFF or PNG for minimal loss of quality.

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To print photos from Xiaomi phones on glossy paper, choose the setting of Photo Paper in the printer driver - this will increase the color saturation.

Typical problems and solutions:

6. Special Printing Applications: Canon, HP, Epson

Printers make their own applications that are often more stable than built-in features. MIUI. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones:

1. Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY

• 📌 Supports printing with Xiaomi on Canon printers PIXMA, MAXIFY, SELPHY.
• 📱 Functions: printing photos from the gallery, scanning, checking the level of ink.
• ⚠️ Requires registration of a Canon account (you can skip it).

2. HP Smart

• 📌 Works with most printers. HP (including LaserJet, OfficeJet).
• 📱 Features: AirPrint support, printing from cloud services.
• ⚠️ On phones, Xiaomi may ask permission to access Notices – that’s fine.

3. Epson iPrint

• 📌 Optimized for Epson EcoTank and WorkForce.
• 📱 Allows you to print from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive.
• ⚠️ At the first connection, you may need to enter IP-printer address.

4. Brother iPrint&Scan

• 📌 Supports Brother MFPs (e.g, DCP-T425W).
• 📱 Printing feature with Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• ⚠️ Nana MIUI 14 may not work scan — use alternative applications like CamScanner.

How to choose the appropriate application:

1. Check the printer model on the manufacturer’s website – it indicates the recommended software.
2. Download the app from Google Play or GetApps (for Xiaomi).
3. When you first start, allow access to Warehouse, Photos and Location (the latter is needed to search for printers on the network).

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If the printer manufacturer’s application does not find the device, try manually adding the printer to the printer. IP-To do this, select Add a printer in the app menu. → Manually and enter data from the printer test page.

7.The solution to the problems: why Xiaomi does not see the printer

Even with the right settings, the print may not work. Let's look at the typical errors and their solutions:

1.The printer does not appear in the list of devices

• 🔄 Restart the phone and printer.
• 📶 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• 🛠️ Update the printer firmware through the manufacturer's software.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, check if Security is blocked (Settings) → Annexes → Permit management) network access for the printing service.

2. error "Print job failed" or "Can't connect"

• 🔌 If the seal is on USB — Try another cable. OTG.
• 📋 Check if the printer has enough memory (especially for older models).
• 🖨️ Reset the printer settings to factory (Menu) → Settings → Reset).
• 📱 On your phone, clear the print service cache: Settings → Annexes → All applications → MIUI Print Service → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

3. The print is very long or hanging.

• 📶 If printing over Wi-Fi – connect to the printer via cable.
• 📄 Reduce the resolution of the document (for example, from 600). DPI 300 DPI).
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes delays are network-related.

4.The printer prints empty sheets or hieroglyphs

• 🖨️ Check if the cartridge/toner is installed correctly.
• 📄 Try printing the test sheet from the printer panel.
• 📱 On your phone, change the file format (for example, convert.docx to.pdf via Google Docs).

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If none of these methods worked, try connecting the printer to your phone via Bluetooth (if the model supports). To do this, turn on Bluetooth in the printer settings, and on the Xiaomi phone go to Settings. → Bluetooth and perform pairing.

8. Alternative methods: printing via PC or flash drive

If you can not print directly from the phone, you can use a computer or external drive as an intermediary.

Method 1: Transfer of a file to a PC

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Copy the desired file on the PC.
3. Print the standard way through Start → Devices and printers.

Method 2: Using a flash drive or SD-map

Many printers (such as Canon) PIXMA MG3640 Epson L3150) print-in USB-storage:

1. Copy the file to a flash drive via your phone (use an adapter) USB OTG).
2. Put the flash drive in the printer.
3. Select the file to print through the printer menu.

Method 3: Remote access to the PC

If the printer is connected to a computer in another room or office:

1. Install TeamViewer or AnyDesk on your PC and phone.
2. Connect to your computer from your phone.
3. Open the file and print it remotely.

Advantages of these methods:

• ✅ They work with very old printers.
• ✅ No need to set up the network.
• ✅ Allows you to print files of any format (including.psd,.ai).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Additional equipment is required (PC, flash drive).
• ❌ It takes more time.

FAQ: Frequent Printing Questions with Xiaomi