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Installing a printer on an Android device for the PitneyShip mobile app

In order to print shipping labels directly from your Android device, you first need to install a printer on your device.

Products affected: PitneyShip® mobile app

To print shipping labels directly from your Android device, you first need to install a printer on your device.

  1. On your phone, go to Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing > Default Print Service.
    • If you do not have this option, open Settings and search for printing.
  2. If a list of printers does not appear, tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select Add printer.
  3. To add the printer using its IP address:
    1. Tap Add printer by IP address.
    2. Enter the IP address of your printer. This can be found in the printer's settings.
    3. Tap Add.
  4. To add the printer using Wi-Fi Direct:
    1. Enable Wi-Fi Direct on your printer. Consult your printer manufacturer’s help if needed.
    2. On your phone, tap the slider next to Wi-Fi Direct printing to turn it on.
    3. Once the printer appears in the list, tap on it.

UPDATED: April 15, 2025