How to add a printer to a Xiaomi phone: 3 ways + fixing

Why you need to connect a printer to a Xiaomi phone and what you need to do it

Printing documents, photos or tickets straight from Xiaomi's phone saves time and eliminates the need to turn on your computer, POCO Mi supports connection to most printers as wired (via a wired device) USB-OTG), It's wireless (wi-fi or Bluetooth), but not everyone knows that it requires not only compatible hardware, but also the right setup.

The main scenarios when it will be useful:

• 📄 Urgent seal of contract or receipt without access to PC
• 🖼️ Printing photos from the phone gallery on a photo printer
• 🎟️ Tickets for a plane, concert or event (many services do not send) PDF post)
• 📊 Print screenshots, notes or tables from Google Docs/Excel

Before you start, check:

⚠️ Note: Printers with AirPrint support (most models) HP, Canon, Epson connect to Xiaomi without additional drivers. Older devices (until 2018) may require the installation of the manufacturer's proprietary software.

Method 1: Connecting a printer to Xiaomi via Wi-Fi (recommended method)

Wireless is the most versatile way, running on 90% of modern printers, the main condition is that the printer and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network, if the printer has its own Wi-Fi Direct (for example, Canon Selphy or Canon Selphy). HP Envy, connect directly to its access point.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the printer and make sure it’s connected to Wi-Fi (some models have to press the button). WPS or enter the network password through the control panel).
2. On Xiaomi phone, open Settings → Connections and sharing → Seal.
3. Tap Add Service and select Print Plugin (if not, download your printer’s official software from Google Play, for example, HP Smart or Epson iPrint).
4. From the list of available devices, select your printer. If you don't have one, update the list or reboot the router.

The printer is on and within range of the network

Wi-Fi is on on the phone (not mobile data!)

The printer has the latest drivers installed (check through the manufacturer's software)

The router does not block local connections (turn off Customer Isolation in the router settings)-->

If the printer is not displayed, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the printer and phone
• 📶 Connect your phone to another Wi-Fi network (e.g., a mobile access point)
• 🔧 Install a proprietary printer app (often it finds devices better than a standard Android plugin)

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If your printer supports Google Cloud Print (an outdated service, but some models still work), add it via Settings. → Google → However, Google has officially shut down the service since 2021, so it’s better to use alternatives like Mopria Print Service.

Method 2: Direct connection through USB-OTG (Wi-Fi-free printers)

If your printer does not have a Wi-Fi module (e.g. older Brother models) HL-2130 Samsung ML-2165), You can connect it to Xiaomi through USB-OTG Note that not all printers support this method, but it requires compatibility with the USB Host.

What you need:

• 🔌 USB-OTG Adapter (Type-C or Micro-USB depending on the phone model)
• 🖨️ USB-printer cable (usually included)
• 📱 Printing application (e.g. PrintHand or PrinterShare)

Instructions:

1. Connect the printer to the phone via OTG-The cable will show a notification on the screen "USB-plug-in".
2. Install a printer app (if the phone doesn’t recognize the printer automatically).
3. In the app, select USB-printer and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Download the document to print (from a gallery, Google Drive, or other source).

⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi phones support power USB-devices OTG. If the printer is not turned on, use an external power source (plug the printer into the socket).

Method 3: Printing via Bluetooth (for portable printers)

Mobile printers (e.g. Polaroid) ZIP Kodak Step is often connected via Bluetooth, a method that is convenient for printing photos or stickers, but has limitations on file size and resolution.

How to connect:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Bluetooth) and on the printer (usually the power button is held 3-5 seconds).
2. In the list of available devices, select the name of your printer (for example, "Polaroid"). ZIP-123").
3. Confirm the pairing (may require input) PIN-code, usually "0000" or "1234").
4. Open a printer app (like Polaroid Print) and select a photo to print.

Portable printers often require special paper — regular offset won't work. Check compatibility before buying consumables.

Office laser

Home jet

Portable photoprinter

IFPs (scanner)+printer)

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Solving common connection problems

Even with the right settings, the printer may not print, and here are the typical errors and ways to fix them:

1.The phone doesn't see the printer in Wi-Fi

• 🔌 Problem: Printer and phone in different networks.
• 🛠 Solution: Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. If you use Wi-Fi Direct, disconnect your phone from the main network.

2. error "No suitable print plugin"

• ⚙️ Problem: There is no driver for your model.
• 🛠 Solution: Install Mopria Print Service (universal plugin) or official manufacturer software.

3.Print is in progress, but the document is empty.

• 📄 Problem: Incompatible file format.
• 🛠 Solution: Save the document in PDF or JPEG For tables, use Google Sheets with export function.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with shell MIUI 14+ You can block the background work of print applications. Add the printer application to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.

The Best Printing Apps With Xiaomi

Standard Android tools don't always do the job of printing complex documents.-5 Applications that enhance opportunities:

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To print with Xiaomi on Brother or Xerox printers, it is better to use proprietary applications – they support two-way printing and quality settings that are not available in universal plugins.

How to print directly from apps (Google Docs, Gallery, Chrome)

Many programs have a built-in print function, and let's look at how this works in popular services:

1. Printing from Google Docs/Sheets

1. Open the document and tap it. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
2. Choose Open in your browser (if you use a mobile application).
3. In the browser, click ⋮ → Seal.
4. Select the saved printer and set the settings.

2. Printing photos from the Gallery

• 📷 Open the photo, tap share. → Seal.
• 🖼️ Select the printer and format (for example, 10×15 photo-shop).
• 🎨 If necessary, cut the image directly in the print menu.

3. Printing Web Pages from Chrome

In the browser, open the menu ⋮ → If the page does not fit, turn on the option "Remove background" or "Saving ink".

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting a printer to Xiaomi