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How to Print Word Documents Wirelessly from an Android Phone

Jason Miller Oct 19, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user wants to print a Word document directly from their Android phone to a wireless printer but is blocked by a privacy prompt requiring data sharing.

How to Print Word Documents Wirelessly from an Android Phone

Product: Microsoft Word for Android
Device & OS: Android
Scenario: Attempting to print a document via a wireless printer using the Word mobile app.
Observed behavior: The Word app displays an 'Office connected experiences' message and refuses to print unless cloud-based features and privacy settings are enabled. The same document prints without issue from the OneDrive app.

Before you start

Ensure your Android phone and wireless printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and that you have installed the correct print service plugin for your printer brand from the Google Play Store.

Solution 1Recommended

Print the Word Document Using OneDrive or File Manager

Bypass the privacy restrictions of the Word app by printing the document directly from a cloud drive or standard file management app.

If you prefer not to share personal usage data or enable connected experiences in Microsoft Word, you can utilize Android's built-in print spooler by opening the document in another application.

Close the Word app

Save your document and completely close the Microsoft Word application on your Android phone.

Open OneDrive or your File Manager

Navigate to the OneDrive app or your device's default File Manager where the document is saved.

Select the file and print

Tap on the document to view it. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner, select 'Print', choose your wireless printer from the drop-down list, and tap the print icon.

Print the Word Document Using OneDrive or File Manager

Alternative App Compatibility: This method works perfectly because it leverages Android's native printing service rather than Microsoft's cloud rendering engine.

Solution 2

Enable Connected Experiences in Word Privacy Settings

If you wish to print directly from the Word app, you must allow Microsoft's cloud-based features to process the print job.

Print Documents Seamlessly

Print Word Documents Easily with WPS Office for Android

Avoid complicated privacy prompts and forced cloud telemetry. WPS Office for Android allows you to view, edit, and print your Word documents locally to your wireless printer with zero hassle.

1. Install WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office app from the Google Play Store.
2. Open your Word Document: Launch WPS Office and open your downloaded or saved Word document directly.
3. Access the Print Menu: Tap the 'Tools' icon at the bottom, navigate to the 'File' tab, and tap on 'Print'.
4. Print Wirelessly: Configure your page settings, select your wireless printer from the Android system prompt, and tap 'Print'.

Fully compatible with Microsoft Word formats (.doc, .docx)Print directly to Wi-Fi printers without forced telemetry or privacy promptsLightweight mobile application that saves phone storageFree to use for everyday document editing and printing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Microsoft Word on Android require 'connected experiences' to print?

The mobile version of Microsoft Word does not process print jobs locally on your device. Instead, it sends the document to Microsoft's cloud servers to render it into a printable format. Because this involves sending data over the internet, Microsoft requires you to accept their privacy terms by enabling 'connected experiences'.

Can I print via Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi from my phone?

Yes, if your specific printer model supports Bluetooth printing. However, Wi-Fi printing is generally faster and more reliable. For Bluetooth, you must pair the printer with your phone in the Android Bluetooth settings before sending the print job.

Do I need a special app to print wirelessly from an Android phone?

Yes, you typically need to install a Print Service Plugin matching your printer's brand (e.g., HP Print Service Plugin, Epson Print Enabler, or Brother Print Service) from the Google Play Store. Once installed, enable it in your phone's settings under 'Connections' > 'More connection settings' > 'Printing'.

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