How to Add the Printer to an Android Phone Using NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap to Print
- Product support for
- AltaLink C8030 / C8035 / C8045 / C8055 / C8070 Color Multifunction Printer, Xerox EC8036 / EC8056 Color Multifunction Printer
- Article ID
- KB0030777
- Published
- 2021-07-15
If your Android phone supports NFC, you can add your printer to it by simply tapping your phone to the NFC logo on the printer.
Your phone must be running Android 4.4 or later.
NFC must be enabled on your device. (This will be done through the settings app on your phone.)
Install the Xerox Print Service Plugin from the Google Play Store.
Run the plugin from the Settings menu (See below)
From your LG Phone. Sellect the Settings icon.
Select Share.
Select Connect.
Selct Printing.Select Google Pixel.
Select Nexus.
Select Settings.
Select Printing.
Select Samsung.
Select Settings.
Select More Networks.
Select Printing.
When the plugin opens, press the Menu icon in the upper right corner and choose Add Printer.
Choose the NFC option.
A popup will open that says Tap to Add if Your Printer Supports NFC.
Hold your phone near the NFC logo on the device.
You phone should indicate that it detected the printer and it will show up in the list of available printers.
