ChromeOS Compatible - Printer Specification v1.0

  • This document specifies requirements for multi-function and single-function printers to be ChromeOS compatible.

  • ChromeOS compatible printers must support network or USB connectivity.

  • Network printers must support IPP Everywhere 1.0 or IPPS using TLS 1.2 or 1.3.

  • USB printers must support IPP-over-USB with support for PWG-Raster or PDF.

  • ChromeOS compatible printers must support key print job attributes like color/BW, duplex, media settings, collation, and multiple copies.

Version: 1.0.1
Last Updated: 2024-02-02

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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

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