ChromeOS Compatible - Printer Specification v1.0
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Version: 1.0.1
Last Updated: 2024-02-02
Legend
| Product Verb |
Development Action |
| "MUST" |
Mandatory product requirement |
| "SHOULD" |
Optional recommendation |
| "MAY" |
Nice to have |
Overview
This specification document outlines the scope and specifications for
multi-function printers with printing functions and single-function printers to
be ChromeOS compatible. The term "printer" in this document refers to either
type of device.
Printer Connection Protocol
The printer must support at least one of network connectivity via WiFi or
ethernet, or USB connectivity. It may also support WiFi Direct and Bluetooth,
but these are out of scope for ChromeOS Compatible designation.
Network printers
If the printer supports network connectivity, then the printer must support one
of the following protocols:
- IPP Everywhere 1.0
- IPPS using TLS 1.2 or 1.3 is required for encryption
Printers with a USB interface
If the printer supports USB connectivity, then the printer must support the
following protocol:
- IPP-over-USB with support for PWG-Raster or PDF
Print Job Attribute Support
The printer must support the following printing options when selected in the
ChromeOS printer settings:
- Color or black and white
- Duplex
- Media attributes
- Paper size
- Input tray
- Margins
- Media type
- Collation
- Multiple copies
Additional features offered by a printer may be available on ChromeOS, depending
on platform support.
Revision history
| Date |
Version |
Notes |
| 2024-02-02 |
1.0.1 |
Formatting update (no change to contents) |
| 2024-02-01 |
1.0 |
Initial Partner Site Publication |
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Last updated 2024-12-18 UTC.
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