How to View and Manage Print Jobs on Chromebook

To view and manage print jobs on a Chromebook, open Settings > Advanced > Print and scan > Print jobs. There you can see pending jobs, check their status, and clear print history.

Applies to: Any Chromebook running ChromeOS. You need at least one printer added to use the Print Jobs app.

How do you add a printer to a Chromebook?

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click Advanced to expand it, then click Print and scan.
3. Click Printers.
4. Click Add printer.
5. Enter your printer’s details. If you use a print server, click the print server icon to add its address.
6. Click Add to save the new printer.

How do you view your print jobs?

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click Advanced to expand it, then click Print and scan.
3. Click Print jobs.
4. The Print Jobs window opens, showing your pending and recent jobs.

From the Print Jobs app you can:

• View pending print jobs.
• See the file name, printer name, date, and status of each job.
• Clear the print history.

How do you pin the Print Jobs app for quick access?

If you print often, pin the app so you do not need to dig through Settings each time. Right-click the Print Jobs app icon in your shelf or app list and choose Pin.

FAQ

Can I cancel a print job in progress?

Yes. Open the Print Jobs app while the job is still pending and use the cancel option next to that job before it finishes printing.

Why don’t I see any printers to add?

Make sure your printer is powered on and connected to the same network as your Chromebook, or that you have entered the correct print server address. Some older printers need a Wi-Fi Direct or USB connection instead of network printing.

Related reading

• Chromebook Settings: the complete guide
• More Chromebook guides