How to disable printing in ChromeOS

Problem

You may need to disable printing for selected user(s) in ChromeOS.

Environment

  • ChromeOS

Solution

  1. Create an organizational unit container or sub organizational unit container as required.
  2. Isolate the user(s) to that OU container.
  3. Go to Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users & browsers.
  4. Search for the Printing policy in the Printing section.
  5. Change it to Disable printing.

Cause

The person may need to prevent some other users from be able to print, hence, the requirement causes the necessity to use the polices to address this situation.