Local network printing and Chromebooks
IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks Extension
This Chrome extension allows you to print directly to compatible network printers or a CUPS print server from Chrome and Chromebooks. No Cloud Print required.
Key features:
Multiple printer support
Printer compatibility check
Offline help page
Landscape, multiple copy printing
Now supports more printers via PWG and Unirast (Airprint) formats
Known limitations:
It does not automatically find printers on the network, you need to know the IP address and IPP path for the printer (consult your printer documentation & help section in the extension).
** Search the store for 'WiFi printer driver for Chromebooks' which offers auto-detection of printers **
Your feedback and bug reports are welcome: [email protected]
CUPS, Airprint and the CUPS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
PLEASE NOTE that this application is not affiliated with or supported by Google or any of the printer manufacturers whose printer models are listed above.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension file
Select and download the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install IPP / CUPS printing & Chromebooks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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