You don't actually need your computer to print out documents, images, and other files you have saved to your Android phone.

Before you can print directly from your phone, you need to set up the connection between your Android device and the wireless printer. The first step is to connect your printer to your home network.

If you don't have a cloud-ready printer available, and you need to print from your Android device, Jack Wallen shows you how to add a printing service to make this possible.

Printer-Specific Apps Many printer manufacturers offer proprietary Android apps that are able to send documents and pictures from a phone to a compatible wireless printer.

There’s no perfect way to print from an Android phone or tablet. Every method available has limitations. You’ll need the right printer. Or a PC. Or one specific app that must be able to work ...