Printing from USB Flash Drive

 If you want to print a PDF file directly from a USB flash drive on an HP printer, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Guide: Printing from USB Flash Drive

1. Prepare Your USB Drive

   • Ensure your PDF file is saved on the USB drive.

   • Use FAT32 format (most HP printers support this).

   • Avoid subfolders (save the PDF directly in the root directory).

2. Insert the USB into the Printer

   • Locate the USB port on your HP printer (usually on the front or side).

   • Insert the USB drive carefully.

3. Access Files on the Printer’s Display

   • On the printer’s touchscreen/control panel, go to:

     • "Print" or "USB" option (varies by model).

     • Some printers show "Print from USB" or "File Print".

   • If only photos appear, check if your printer supports PDF printing (some older models only read JPEG/PNG).

4. Select & Print the PDF

   • Navigate to your PDF file.

   • Adjust print settings (copies, color, paper size).

   • Press "Print".

Troubleshooting

• Printer doesn’t detect USB?

  • Try a different USB port or reformat the drive to FAT32.

• PDF not showing?

  • Convert the PDF to JPEG/PNG (if printer doesn’t support PDFs).

  • Use HP Smart App (if available) to print wirelessly.

Alternative: Print via Computer

1. Plug the USB into a PC/laptop.

2. Open the PDF → Press Ctrl + P → Select your HP printer.

Using HP Smart App (Wi-Fi or Wireless Direct)

 Printing from your mobile phone (using mobile data) to an HP printer is straightforward. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using HP Smart App (Wi-Fi or Wireless Direct)

1. Download the HP Smart App

   • Install the HP Smart App (Android/iOS).

2. Connect Printer to Wi-Fi or Use Wireless Direct

   • If your printer is connected to Wi-Fi, ensure your phone is on the same network.

   • If no Wi-Fi is available, enable HP Wireless Direct on your printer (check printer settings).

   • Connect your phone to the printer's Direct Wi-Fi signal (found in printer settings).

3. Print via Mobile Data (If No Wi-Fi Available)

   • If you're using mobile data, you can:

     • Email Print: Send the document to your printer’s email (if supported).

     • Cloud Print: Upload files to Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, then print via HP Smart App.

     • USB OTG (Android Only): Use a USB OTG cable to connect your phone directly to the printer.

Method 2: Using HP ePrint (If Printer Supports It)

1. Enable HP ePrint in your printer’s settings.

2. Note the printer’s email address (e.g., yourprinter@hpeprint.com).

3. From your phone, email the document to this address (works on mobile data).

Method 3: Google Cloud Print (If Available)

1. Set up Google Cloud Print via a computer first.

2. Use Chrome on your phone to print via Cloud Print (even on mobile data).

Troubleshooting

• No Wi-Fi? Use Wireless Direct or USB OTG.

• Printer Offline? Restart printer and reconnect.

• Mobile Data Not Working? Try email/cloud print methods.

If you're trying to print a PDF file from your phone via USB but only photos are showing, here’s how to fix it and print properly:

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Method 1: Using USB OTG (Android Only)

1. Check USB OTG Support

   • Ensure your Android phone supports USB OTG (most modern phones do).

   • Enable OTG in phone settings (varies by brand).

2. Connect Printer via USB

   • Use a USB OTG cable (Type-C/micro-USB to USB-A).

   • Plug the printer’s USB cable into your phone.

3. Open the PDF File

   • Use a file manager (like Files by Google or Solid Explorer).

   • Locate your PDF and tap "Print" (may require a PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat).

4. Select Printer

   • If prompted, choose HP Printer (ensure drivers are installed).

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Method 2: Using HP Smart App (If Available)

1. Open HP Smart App → Tap "Print".

2. Select "Documents" (not just photos).

3. Choose your PDF from Google Drive, Files, or Email.

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Why Only Photos Show Up?

• Some phones default to showing only images when printing via USB.

• Solution:

  • Open the PDF in a PDF reader app (like Adobe Acrobat).

  • Tap Share → Print → Select HP Printer.

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Alternative: Use a Computer

If USB printing fails:

1. Transfer the PDF to a laptop/PC.

2. Connect the printer via USB and print normally.