How to print from a computer screen to a printer: using the "Print Images" application, using Paint, through Photoshop.

In addition to text documents, many users can print pictures and photographs that were previously saved on a computer. But what if you need to print the image of the screen itself or the data displayed on it? Almost every device has such a function as a screenshot of the screen, as well as printing the image displayed on the monitor.

How to print from the monitor screen through the application "Print images"

If you need to print a page of a site or open in a separate tab image, just go to the desired tab and right-click to open all possible functions. In the window that appears, select the "Print" function.

If you use hot keys, you can greatly simplify the process by holding down the combination of Cntrl + P. In the menu that opens, you can select the printer, as well as set the necessary fields, scale, indents, page orientation, their number and number of copies.

IMPORTANT! If you need to print a full screen image with a taskbar, open windows and tabs, it’s better dwell on another method, because when printing using this application your device will only select open browser window.

Print a screen image on a printer using Paint

This image editor is included in the basic set of standard programs and is available on almost any computer or laptop. To print images not downloaded in advance using this program, you need to take a screenshot of the screen using the Print Screen (PrtScr) key or using the Alt + PrtScr combination. The second option is suitable for printing only the current active window without all other areas displayed on your monitor. So, the screenshot is taken, now you need to open it in Paint. Two different methods are suitable for this:

1. Use keyboard shortcuts Cntrl + V to insert.
2. Create a new file and use the "Paste" function.

After the image is inserted into the workspace of the program, it can be cropped, resized, drafted, or changed the color mode. Further, in the main menu of the program called “File”, you need to go to the “Print” tab and set the characteristics you need. You can also use the already known combination of Cntrl + P to open this window. Please note that with both Paint and Photoshop you can only print a screenshot without the mouse cursor on it.

Screen printing through Photoshop

Printing images through this editor is not much different from the printing method discussed above. Pprinting through Photoshop is the best option for those users who are used to working with this program and at least at the initial level understands many subtleties and nuances, which in this editor are quite large quantity.

Also, as in Paint, you need to take a screenshot of the screen or the active window using a special key or keyboard shortcut. Then, in the desired program, create a new file and insert the desired image. This program has the same hot keys as the rest. You can also use the insert through the "Edit" menu.

IMPORTANT! Pay attention to one nuance that can greatly facilitate your task. The Photoshop editor can calculate the size of the new file and fit it to the working area of ​​your screen, which means that the size will completely match the screenshot you made. To do this, when creating a document, you need to select the option called “Clipboard” in the “Set” drop-down menu.

This program provides the user with a wide range of options for editing drawings and images. This also applies to screenshots inserted in the workspace. In addition to traditional cropping, resizing and color settings, you can stretch or narrow the picture, change tilt or swivel angle, display in the right direction or cut everything except the area you need, no matter what shape it is was.

After all the manipulations are done, it remains only to print the image, which is also possible in this program. Use the keyboard shortcut Cntrl + P or open the print window through the main menu.

Screen printing with PickPick

This program is an indispensable assistant in case you need to take a screenshot on which the mouse cursor will be displayed. You must download it in advance, because it is not included in the standard software package.

If this is relevant to you, after installing the program in the "Capture" menu, activate the copy cursor function. The program settings themselves will be available after you click on the program icon located on the control panel with the right mouse button. Before that, do not forget to select the Russian language of the interface and make sure that the program is correctly installed on your device.

Now, after clicking the Print Screen button, the program will automatically open the image editing window. After editing, you can either immediately print the image or save it to your device for further printing.

The PickPick program also allows the user to independently configure hot keys, selecting them individually, depending on how familiar or convenient it is for you. Instead of the PrtScr key, you can select any other. These settings will be valid only within the framework of this program and will not affect the operation of other applications that you are used to using for everyday work.

If you need a certain image or screenshot more than once, but you, like many, sometimes forget save work files, the function of autosave images to your device will become an indispensable assistant. Automatic saving can be activated in the “save” menu. This setting continues to work with subsequent use of the program.