Printing a web page is a simple and straightforward process but can slightly differ depending on your chosen browser or operative system.
Whether you want to print out directions from Google Maps or a web page has simply grabbed your attention while browsing, this article will help you to print websites page using a variety of browsers and operative systems.
Print web page depending on your browser
A web browser is an application that directs you to the internet via a laptop, computer, mobile device, or tablet.
Common internet browsers include Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. Below we will explore the process of printing from a browser in order to achieve the best result.
How to print a web page on Google Chrome
- To begin, ensure your printer is correctly set up and open the Google Chrome application on your computer or device.
- Next, find the web page or image you would like to print and click ‘file’ in the top left-hand corner. On the drop-down menu, select the ‘print’ option.
- This will take you to the ‘print preview’ page where you can view what the document will look like once it is printed.
- Select your printer, how many copies you would like, colour options, and the page orientation.
- Once your selection has been confirmed, press print and collect your document from the printer.
How to print a web page on Firefox
- To begin, ensure your printer is correctly set up and open the Firefox application on your computer or device.
- Next, find the web page or image you would like to print and click the menu icon that consists of three horizontal lines. On the drop-down menu, select the ‘print’ option.
- This will take you to the ‘print preview’ page where you can view what the document will look like once it is printed.
- Select your printer, how many copies you would like, colour options, and the page orientation.
- Once your selection has been confirmed, press print and collect your document from the printer.
How to print a web page on Edge
- To begin, ensure your printer is correctly set up and open the Microsoft Edge application on your computer or device.
- Next, find the web page or image you would like to print and at the top of the page select ‘settings and more’. On the drop-down menu, select the ‘print’ option.
- This will take you to the ‘print preview’ page where you can view what the document will look like once it is printed.
- Select your printer, how many copies you would like, colour options, and the page orientation.
- Once your selection has been confirmed, press print and collect your document from the printer.
Print pages on different operative systems
There are also operative systems that are not associated with Windows applications that allow a user to access the internet. Examples of alternative operating systems include Mac and Android.
If you are using a Mac, Android, or any other operative system, the process of printing a web page will be different from Windows browsers.
How to print a web page on Mac
- To begin, ensure your printer is correctly set up and open the Apple Safari application on your computer or device.
- Next, find the web page or image you would like to print and at the top of the page select ‘file’. On the drop-down menu, select the ‘print’ option. To use keyboard shortcuts, press command and P.
- This will take you to the ‘print preview’ page where you can view what the document will look like once it is printed.
- Select your printer, how many copies you would like, colour options, and the page orientation.
- Once your selection has been confirmed, press print and collect your document from the printer.
How to print a web page on Android
- To begin, ensure your printer is correctly set up and open your default browser application on your computer or device. Most Android devices have Google Chrome as their default browser.
- Next, find the web page or image you would like to print and in the top right corner tap ‘more’ and then ‘share’. Swipe along and select the ‘print’ option.
- This will take you to the ‘print preview’ page where you can view what the document will look like once it is printed.
- Select your printer, how many copies you would like, colour options, and the page orientation.
- Once your selection has been confirmed, tap print and collect your document from the printer.
How to print a web page on a large format printer
- If you wish to increase the size of the webpage and print using a large format printer you will need to follow these steps:
- To begin, ensure your printer is correctly set up and open your default browser application on your computer or device.
- Next, find the web page or image you would like to print and select the ‘print’ option.
- This will take you to the ‘print preview’ page where you can view what the document will look like once it is printed.
- Click the ‘more settings’ button to see a list of drop-down advanced settings. Here you can choose to customise the scale of your document and adjust the paper size.
- Select your printer, how many copies you would like, colour options, and the page orientation.
- Once your selection has been confirmed, tap print and collect your document from the printer.
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