This article explains how to print a web page using Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or any other internet browser that can be used on a PC or Mac.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Google Chrome
Step 1. Access the web page you want to print using Google Chrome
Normally the Chrome icon is visible in the "Start" menu (on PC) or in the folder Applications (on Mac).
Step 2. Press the combination Ctrl + P (on PC) or ⌘ Command + P (on Mac).
The print dialog box will appear, showing a preview of the printable version of the page.
Since web pages are created to be displayed directly on the screen, it is very likely that the printable version is different from the one that appears in the browser. Scroll through the print preview to get an idea of what the page will look like when printed. Read on to make changes to the print settings as needed
Step 3. Select a printer
If the printer you want to use for printing is not already selected, select it now.
Step 4. Choose which pages to print
If you do not need to print all the pages visible in the print preview, enter the number of pages to be printed (or the range of pages to be printed) in the "Pages" text field.
To change other additional settings, such as enabling duplex printing (if supported by your printer), click the "More Settings" link, then make the necessary changes
Step 5. Click the Print button
This will send the chosen pages to the printer for printing.
Method 2 of 4: Safari
Step 1. Visit the web page you want to print using Safari
Click on the program icon characterized by a blue, red and white compass. It is normally visible directly on the Dock.
If you are printing an article that has a banner ad (and would prefer to print only the text and images), try using "Reader" mode. Click on the button with four parallel horizontal lines visible near the left side of the address bar, if available for the current web page
Step 2. Press the key combination ⌘ Command + P
The Mac print window will appear showing the print preview of the current web page.
Since web pages are created to be displayed on screen, it is very likely that the printable version is different from the one that appears in the browser. Scroll through the print preview to get an idea of what the page will look like when printed. Read on to make changes to the print settings as needed
Step 3. Select the printer to be used for printing using the "Printer" drop-down menu
It may take a few seconds before the printer device under consideration appears in the list of those available.
Step 4. Click the Show Details button for more printing options
It is located at the bottom of the window.
Step 5. Choose which pages to print
If you do not need to print all the pages visible in the print preview, enter the number of pages to be printed using the "From" and "To" text fields.
For example, if you need to print pages 1, 2 and 3, enter the value "1" in the "From" field and the value "3" in the "To" field
Step 6. Select additional print settings
Before actually printing the pages, review the options available to make sure you are configuring the print job correctly for your needs.
Step 7. Click the Print button
This will send the pages to the printer for printing.
Method 3 of 4: Microsoft Edge
Step 1. Access the webpage you want to print using Microsoft Edge
The Edge icon is usually visible within the "Start" menu.
If you're printing an article that has one or more banner ads (and you'd rather print text and images only), try using the "Access Immersive Reader" option. Click on the button featuring a stylized open book visible in the address bar. This Edge feature isn't available for all websites
Step 2. Press the key combination Ctrl + P
The "Print" dialog box will appear showing the print preview.
- Since web pages are created to be displayed on screen, it is very likely that the printable version is different from the one that appears in the browser. Scroll through the print preview to get an idea of what the page will look like when printed.
- Not all printers and print settings are the same, so you may have different options and menus available on your computer.
Step 3. Select the printer to use from the "Printer" drop-down menu located at the top left of the "Print" window
Step 4. Select the pages to print
Click on the "Pages" drop-down menu and choose the option you want. To print all the pages in the preview, choose the item All pages.
- To print only the page currently displayed in the preview pane of the "Print" window choose the option Current page.
- To choose which pages to print, select the option Custom interval, then enter the range of pages to print. For example, type the value 1-3 if you need to print the first three pages displayed in the print preview.
Step 5. Change the paper size and margins according to your needs
If some content on the page appears cut off in the print preview, select the option Shrink and fit from the "Scale" menu. In this way the print area will be adapted to be able to fully accommodate the content to be printed.
- If you want more empty space around the print area, choose the option Moderate or Ample from the "Margins" menu. To reduce the margins, choose the option Normal or Minimum.
- To change other printing options, such as setting up double-sided printing (if supported by your printer), click on the link Other settings, then make any changes you want.
Step 6. Click the Print button
The pages will be sent to the printer for printing.
Method 4 of 4: Mozilla Firefox
Step 1. Access the web page you want to print using Firefox
Normally the Firefox icon is visible in the "Start" menu (on PC) or in the folder Applications (on Mac).
Step 2. Click on the ≡ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the Firefox window.
Step 3. Click on the Print item
The print preview window will appear.
- Since web pages are created to be viewed on screen, it is very likely that the printable version is different from what appears in the browser. Scroll through the print preview to get an idea of what the page will look like when printed. Read on to make changes to the print settings as needed.
- Not all printers and print settings are the same, so you may have different options and menus available on your computer.
Step 4. Click the Page Setup button
It is visible at the top of the screen.
Step 5. Change the print settings according to your needs, then click the OK button
Inside the window, the print preview will automatically change according to the new settings you choose.
Step 6. Click the Print button
It is located in the upper left corner of the screen. The Windows or macOS operating system "Print" dialog box will appear.
Step 7. Select the printer to use
If the printing device you want to use is not the one currently selected, select it now.
Step 8. Click the Show Details button if you are using a Mac
If there is a "Hide Options" button, skip this step.
Step 9. Choose the pages to print
If you do not need to print all the pages in the preview, enter the range of those to be printed in the "Pages" text field.
Step 10. Configure other additional settings
Before sending the document to the printer, review the remaining print options and make sure they are configured correctly for your needs.
If you are using a Windows computer, click on the button Property or Other settings to view all available printing options.
Step 11. Click the Print button or OK.
The web page will be sent to the printer for printing.
