PrintHand Mobile Print

PrintHand – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is PrintHand?

PrintHand is a mobile printing app that allows you to print directly from your phone or tablet via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB cable—without needing a computer. It also supports direct mobile scanning with selected multifunction printers.

2. Is PrintHand free?

The PrintHand app is not free.
You can download the free version to print a test page, but to print real documents, you must upgrade to Premium Mode via an in-app purchase.

3. What can I print using PrintHand?

You can print a wide variety of content, including:

• Microsoft Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• PDFs and text files

• Photos and images

• Emails and web pages

• Google Drive content

• Calendar events

• Contacts

• Facebook albums

• Files from Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Creative Cloud, SugarSync

• Evernote notes

• Content shared from other apps

4. How can I print with PrintHand?

You can print via the following methods:

• Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Direct or through a Wi-Fi router)

• Bluetooth

• USB (if your device supports USB OTG and runs Android 4.0+)

• PC or Mac (if printer is shared using PrintHand Desktop Client or your OS's standard printer sharing)

⚠️ Note: Some mobile devices may not support USB printing due to hardware limitations, even if USB OTG is supported.

5. Can I use PrintHand with my printer?

Check if your printer is supported:

• Supported printers list

• Supported portable printers
  Make sure your specific model is listed before upgrading.

6. How do I set up my printer in PrintHand?

The Printer Setup Wizard automatically detects your printer and guides you through the configuration in just a few clicks.

7. Can I scan documents with PrintHand?

Yes, mobile scanning is supported for selected multifunction printers. This feature is currently in beta.

• Contact: support@printhand.com

• Supported scanners list: printhand.com/list_of_supported_scanners.php

8. What happened to SMS and Call Log printing?

Due to Google Play's updated Permissions Policy, SMS and Call Log printing features have been removed.
We are actively working to bring them back once we regain the necessary permissions from Google. Please keep your app updated for future changes.

9. Can I print from a shared printer on my computer?

Yes. You can share any printer from your Mac or Windows computer using:

• The PrintHand Desktop Client

• Or your computer’s native printer sharing tools
  Once shared, you can print to that printer directly from your mobile device.

10. Do I need internet to use PrintHand?

Not always.

• Wi-Fi Direct and USB printing work without internet.

• Cloud printing and certain shared printer configurations may require a connection.

11. Can I try before purchasing?

Yes! We strongly recommend printing a free test page to verify compatibility before purchasing the premium version or making an in-app purchase.

Still need help?
Visit PrintHand.com or contact support at support@printhand.com