Printing from Your App: From Pixels to Paper

Explore the importance of printing capabilities in mobile applications and learn how to implement them effectively in this Google I/O 2016 conference talk. Discover the Android print architecture, various printing methods including PDF documents and HTML, and troubleshooting techniques. Gain insights into future plans for printing technology, including printer discovery, thermal printer support, and paper size considerations. Understand the Chrome Print API, Printer Provider API, and even explore printing from wearable devices. Master the art of transforming pixels to paper in the mobile-first world, avoiding common pitfalls and implementing best practices for seamless printing experiences in your Android applications.

Intro
Why printing matters
Android print architecture
Printing from application
Layout callback
PDF document
Print HTML
Print KitKat
Troubleshooting
Meet the team
Future plans
US Discover
Printer discovery
Thermal printer support
Paper size
Before API 19
Chrome Print API
Printer Provider API
Canon Plugin
Google 3D Printing
Summary
What is important
Printing from your watch