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7. Using from a Mobile Device
Google Cloud Print is a print service provided by Google that enables you to print from a
mobile phone, smartphone, computer, or other network devices. An overview of Google
Cloud Print is provided, and the basic settings and management are described here.
About Google Cloud Print
The machine supports Google Cloud Print.
Google Cloud Print is a print service that enables you to output data to a printer from a mobile
phone, smartphone, computer, or other devices via the Internet.
With Google Cloud Print, you can send documents or images to a specified printer from
anywhere. For example, you can print from your computer at home to a printer in your office,
or from the application you always use to your printer at home - such printing can be easily
achieved. There is no need to install drivers or download software.
To use Google Cloud Print, you must prepare the following.
• This machine
When setting Google Cloud Print, the machine must be connected to the Internet.
Connecting a LAN Cable (User's Manual)
Connecting to a Wireless LAN (User's Manual)
• Since Google Cloud Print establishes communications via the Internet, it is recommended to employ security
measures.
- Restrict communications from the Internet with a firewall or other security system.
- Change the administrator password that is provided by the machine from the default value.
• Network devices
The network devices are computers or mobile devices that are connected to the Internet.
Set up Google Cloud Print or perform print operations from supported applications.
• Google account
This account is required for setting up Google Cloud Print or printing from a supported
application.
• Supported application
Applications that run on a network device and allow for Google Cloud Print.
For details on supported OSs and applications, visit the Google Web site. The
recommended browser is Google Chrome.
Google Web site (http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/apps.html)
• Network
Used between the network devices and the Cloud, and the Cloud and the machine.
Google Cloud Print does not support IPv6.
Setting Google Cloud Print
To use Google Cloud Print, a Google account is required. This section describes how to
register the machine in Google Cloud Print using a Google account.
If you already have an account, there is no need to create a new account. Proceed to step 3.
• To enter the [Google Cloud Print] menu, the administrator password is required. The factory default administrator
password is "123456".
• Although this manual describes the procedure for setting the servers from the operator panel, it is recommended
to set the servers from the Web page of this machine if you can operate from a computer.
To check from the Web page, select [Admin Setup] > [Network] > [TCP/IP] in "
About Items That Can be Set or
".
Google Cloud Print