Chromebooks may sometimes fail to print.

When that happens, you may get an oops message saying your setup failed to set up the printer.

Lets see how you’ve got the option to fix this issue and restore your printers functionality.

chromebook error setting up printer fix

For that reason, the troubleshooting methods below mainly refer to HP printers.

Install this extension on your web client and peek if you’re free to print now.

If youre on a wireless connection, your Chromebook and printer need to be on the same web connection.

hp print for chrome app

patch your Printer

Installing the latest printer firmware update may fix this issue.

Your printer may not work properly if youre running old firmware versions.

Navigate to your printers parameters and pick the update option.

update chrome OS

The same goes for your Chromebook.

Update it to the latest version of Chrome OS.

Navigate toSettings, selectAbout Chrome OSand then selectCheck for updates.

chromeOS settings advanced printers

As a last resort, remove your printer and add it again.