How to Print a Google Doc from Any Device

Google Docs is a popular tool that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents from anywhere. It has now become a widely used tool for various purposes, including creating documents for printing. Printing from Google Docs can be a convenient way to have a physical copy of the document.

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to print a Google Doc while covering all the possible ways and methods of printing from Google Docs.

How To Print a Google Doc From a Computer

The following guide provides easy instructions to print a Google Doc from a computer.

Related: For a more professional look, you can add borders to a document before printing.

Step 1: Open the Google Doc

To print a Google Doc, open the document you want to print. Navigate to the Google Docs homepage and select the document from your list of files.

How to open a Google Doc from the Google Drive screen

Step 2: Access the Print Menu

Once the document is open, click the Printer icon (in the menu bar). You can also:

  • Select File > Print
  • Press CTRL + P (Windows)
  • Press CMD + P (macOS)
Location of the print icon on Google Docs

Step 3: Select Your Printing Options

From the print menu, select your printer, pages, and color. You can click on “More Settings” to customize your printing experience.

Google Docs print options

Tips for Print Settings

When you’re learning how to print out a Google Doc, it’s important to understand how to customize the print settings based on your needs. This can help to optimize the output for different printing scenarios while avoiding mistakes (e.g., selecting A4 in the print settings when printing on A3 paper).

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Use print preview before printing
  • Select the right paper size
  • Adjust print quality for graphics and images
  • Consider double-sided printing to save paper

Related: Check out this article to learn how to set the print area in Google Sheets.

How To Print From Google Drive

An alternative way to print a Google Doc is to print it directly from Google Drive. You can do this by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to Google Drive.
  2. Right-click on the document you want to print.
Right click on document to print from Google Drive

 

  1. From the drop-down menu, click on the “Preview” button.
Preview button on Google Docs in GDrive

 

  1. Click on the print icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the print menu.
Print from Google Drive via preview

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How To Print From Google Docs App

If you are using the Google Docs app on your mobile device (Android or iOS), you can also print your documents from the app. Here’s how to do so on both operating systems:

How To Print Google Docs From an Android

To print a Google Doc from an Android device, make sure your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your phone, then follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Docs app from your Android phone and click on the document you want to print.
Google Docs app via an Android device

 

  1. Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen.
Three-dot button on Google Docs via Android

 

  1. From there, select “Share and export.”
Share and export option on Google Docs Android

 

  1. Next, select the print option to customize your print settings. Choose the appropriate printer and adjust the print settings, before clicking on “Print.”
Print button on Google Docs via Android

How To Print From Google Docs on iPhone or iPad

To print a Google Doc from an iPhone or iPad, ensure that your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device. Then, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Docs app from your iPhone or iPad and click on the document you want to print.
How to print from Google Docs via iOS (iPhone)

 

  1. Tap on the three dots button in the top-right corner of the screen.
Where to find the printing option in Google Docs on iPhone or iPad

 

  1. From there, select “Share and export.”
Share and export option on Google Docs via iOS

 

  1. From the “Share and export” menu, select “Print.”
Share and export button to print on Google Docs

 

  1. Select your printer and customize print settings, before clicking “Print.”
Print options on Google Docs via iOS

Wrapping Up

Learning how to print a Google Doc is an easy process that can be perfected quickly. Whether using a computer or a mobile device, this program provides multiple ways to print your documents. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can also learn how to customize your printing experience.

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Talha Faisal

Talha Faisal

Talha is a seasoned technical writer that specializes in Automation and SaaS. Google Sheets is central to his work, and he uses his writing to make Google Sheets easy to use for everyone.
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