WPS Print on Android helps you print Writer documents on mobile devices; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | 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 |
| Membership restriction | None | All tasks in this guide are available directly |
| Version restriction | None specified | No specific version threshold is listed for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Print in WPS Writer for Android lets you send a document to a printer or export it as a print-ready file. Before output, you can review the print screen and adjust settings such as printer, color, print range, copies, duplex printing, paper size, orientation, and margins.
Core tasks include:
- Start printing from the More menu.
- Adjust print settings in print preview.
- Export the document as a print file in .PS or .PDF format.
- Use the Android system print service, including Save as PDF when available.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android phone or tablet that supports WPS Office |
| App | WPS Office installed on the device |
| Network | A working connection is recommended when using a network printer or related online print services |
| Other | The device should have access to a print service or available printer, and enough writable storage when exporting files |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office, open a document, and then check More for the Print entry |
| Verify after installation | Launch WPS Office → open a Writer document → tap More → confirm that Print is available |
Source: WPS Office download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison area | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officially documented mobile print path | In WPS Writer for Android, you can open More → Print and continue with print preview, export, or system print service. | Microsoft documents mobile viewing modes in Word Mobile and also documents saving a file as PDF on a mobile device through Print. | Google Docs documents printing a file on Android phones and tablets from the app. | Notion documents export options; printing is handled through the browser, while the desktop app requires export to PDF first. | Adobe Acrobat Reader documents direct PDF printing with print settings. |
| Output options | Direct printing, export as .PS or .PDF, and Android system print service. | Mobile PDF output is documented through the Print flow. | Direct printing from Google Docs on Android is documented. | Export-focused workflow; print depends on browser or exported PDF. | Focused on printing PDF files. |
| Print setting coverage in official guidance | Printer, color, print range, copies, duplex, paper size, orientation, and margins are available in print preview. | Official pages focus on view modes and mobile PDF output rather than a detailed Android print-setting list. | Official Android print help focuses on the print action flow. | Official guidance focuses on export behavior rather than in-app Android print controls. | Official guidance includes settings such as page range, copies, orientation, grayscale, and scaling. |
| Suitable use case | Printing Writer documents on Android in one flow, including print-file export and system print options. | Working in Word mobile environments and saving files as PDF on mobile. | Printing Google Docs files on Android devices. | Exporting workspace content before printing. | Printing PDF documents with dedicated PDF print controls. |
Overall Conclusion
WPS keeps direct printing, print-file export, and Android system print service in one mobile workflow. If your work is centered on Google Docs files, exported workspace pages, or PDF-only printing, the official Google, Notion, or Adobe flows may fit those scenarios better.
Source: Microsoft Mobile View and Print Layout in Word Mobile; Microsoft Save a PDF of your file on your mobile device; Google Print a file; Notion Export your content; Adobe Print PDFs
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Need | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Print a notice or form on site | Mobile workers | A document is ready on the phone and needs paper output right away | Open More → Print and start the print flow |
| 2 | Fine-tune output before printing | Users who need print control | Copies, page range, orientation, or paper settings need review | Adjust settings in print preview |
| 3 | Export first and print later | Users who need to share a print-ready file | A printer is not available right now | Export the file as .PS or .PDF |
| 4 | Use Android print options | Users who rely on device print services | The device printer service or Save as PDF is needed | Continue through System Print Service |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Print entry covered in this guide | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Full PDF editing and conversion tools | ❌ | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Ads | Standard experience | No ads |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You occasionally print Writer documents on Android | Free | The print tasks in this guide are available without membership |
| You also need broader PDF tools and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Premium adds more PDF tools, more storage, and fewer interruptions |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS Office pricing page to review available plans and subscription options.
Source: WPS Office pricing page