Reference number: CH000902

How can I print a document or file?

Question:

How can I print a document or file?

Answer:

Disclaimer: Every file and document and program used to open that file or document is different. Therefore this document has been created primarily to help users with the basic steps in printing a file. Keep in mind that the below steps may not apply to the document or file that you're trying to print.

Today thankfully many programs have adopted a standard method of printing a file or document. Below are the most common steps required for printing a file.

1. Open the document or file you wish to print. Additional information about opening a file can be found on document CH000429.
2. Once the document or file is open at the top portion of the window you should have either a picture of a printer that you can click or you will need to click File and then Print to open a print properties window or start printing the document or file.
3. If the print properties window appears this window will simply give you additional options on how you'd like to print the document such as printing multiple copies or only certain pages. Once you've selected the options click Ok or Print to start the print process.

Some programs (often only older programs) may also use the keyboards print screen or prt scrn key to print the open file. If your program does not have the above suggestions available try pressing this key to print the document or file.

Finally, if you're able to find how to print the document but it is grayed out or you receive an error while printing it's likely you're encountering issues with how your printer is installed on your computer. We suggest you start troubleshooting the printer by starting with document CH000087.