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Understanding
a bit more about your computer's printing options can
prevent huge headaches and save you money.
One of the
goals of web site developers is to make their website eye
appealing. To do this, they often use images, frames
and backgrounds. However, this can make printing
these web pages tricky. So many times, expensive ink
for your ink-jet printer is wasted and copy after copy is
made of the same web page in order to adjust printing to
see everything you desire. Below are a few tips that
may come in handy when printing out web pages. Many
of these tips, surprisingly, are not found in the
browsers' Help Menus. Refer to the section that has
the information for your computer system and browser.
Some
tips common to all computer systems and browsers.
Use
the Page Setup option in the File Menu
Adjust
margins and determine what information will be
printed in the headers and footers of the
document. |
Use
Print Preview option in the File Menu (If
available)
Look a what
your printed page will look like before wasting
paper or ink. Use the magnifying glass to
get a closer view. |
Adjust
Font Size
Choose the
View pull-down menu and use the option that will
increase and decrease printable and screen font
size with Internet Explorer. Netscape must
manipulate browser preference settings for
adjustment of printable font size. (See specific
info below) |
Browser
Specific Printing Information
Choose
appropriate link below.
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For general information about printing, use the keyword,
"print" in the browser's Help Menu.
