WPS Print on Android helps you send documents to a printer or export them as printable files; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Print on Android lets you output documents from your phone or tablet by sending them to a printer, adjusting print settings, exporting a printable file, or using the Android system print service.
Core tasks include:
- Start printing from an open document.
- Adjust print settings before output.
- Export the document as a printable file.
- Use the system print service to print or save as PDF.
This feature is useful for mobile work, classroom handouts, contract review, and other situations where you need a paper copy or a printable file while away from a desktop device.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android phone or tablet |
| App version | A current version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Keep network access available when using a network printer or online print service |
| Other | The device should have an available print service or a system option such as Save as PDF |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open any document in WPS Office and confirm that a Print entry is available in the relevant menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS provides an in-document print entry, print setup options, export as a printable file, and access to the system print service. | Word Mobile support pages describe Mobile View and Print Layout for Word on mobile, with emphasis on print-style page display. | Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android support printing through Share & export > Print. | Notion supports exporting content, while direct printing is commonly handled from a browser after export. | Acrobat on Android supports printing PDFs and choosing a printer and print preferences before output. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings direct printing, printable-file export, and system print service access into one mobile workflow. | Compared with WPS, the official page focuses more on print layout viewing than a dedicated Android print workflow. | Compared with WPS, printing is available, but the official guidance is more app-wide and less centered on a document print workflow. | Compared with WPS, export is more central than direct mobile printing. | Compared with WPS, Adobe is more focused on PDF printing rather than editable office documents in one workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Mobile View and Print Layout in Word Mobile | Print a file on Android | Export your content | Work with PDFs on Android |
Overall Conclusion: WPS is a practical choice when you want one Android workflow for opening a document, adjusting print settings, exporting a printable file, and handing off to the system print service. Google Docs is common for cloud-based collaboration, while Adobe Acrobat is more focused on PDF printing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Print class materials | Students, teachers | A document is already on the phone and needs a paper copy quickly | Start printing directly from the document |
| 2 | Output after checking layout | Sales, legal teams | Review page range and orientation before printing | Adjust print settings before sending the job |
| 3 | Save a printable file without a printer | Mobile workers | No printer is available in the current environment | Export the document as a printable file |
| 4 | Use Android print options | Android users | Use a system print service or save as PDF | Continue through the system print service |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic printing on Android | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF reading | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document printing | Free | Covers standard printing and common output needs |
| Frequent PDF work, conversion, and cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better fit for users who need more PDF tools and more cloud space |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe online: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page