Microsoft Edge offers a seamless browsing experience and comes equipped with a variety of tools and features. One such essential feature is the ability to print web pages directly from the browser. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of printing in Microsoft Edge.
To address printing issues in Microsoft Edge, refer to Troubleshoot printing issues in Microsoft Edge.
Access the Print functionalityPrinting in Microsoft Edge is a straightforward process and can be done in multiple ways.
Once you've accessed the print dialog, you'll be presented with a range of options to customize your print job.
Choose the printer you want to use: Choose the printer you want to use. If you have multiple printers installed, select the one that suits your needs.
Choose the orientation of the printout: Adjust the Layout settings based on your preference such as Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Choose the number of copies you wish to print: Navigate to Copies and provide the number of copies you wish to print.
Choose the color of your printout: Navigate to Color and select the dropdown as Color or Black and White as per your need.
Choose the paper size: Under More settings, choose the Paper size based on your need:
Choose number of pages to print per sheet: Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper is a useful technique to save paper, reduce printing costs, and create compact versions of your documents. The number of pages that can be printed on a single sheet depends on the capabilities of your printer and the printing options you choose (Example: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16 pages per sheet). Under More settings, choose Pages per sheet as per your need.
Choose the quality of the print: DPI (dots per inch) is a measure of printing resolution. Under More settings, navigate to Quality and choose the quality based on your need:
Additionally, the type of printer and the quality of paper used can also impact the final print quality. It's a good idea to consider the capabilities of your printer and the intended purpose of the printed material when choosing a DPI setting.
Choose the pages you want to printSpecify which pages to print. You can choose to print all pages, a range of pages, or even select specific pages. Select an appropriate option under Pages:
Under More settings, scroll down to Margins and select an option under it as per your need.
Scale to print is a feature that allows you to adjust the size of a document to fit the size of the paper being printed. Choose an option as per your need:
Caution: It's recommended to preview the printout or use test prints to ensure that the scaled output meets your expectations before printing a large batch.
Add the date to the page header and page number to the footerTo print the current date in the header or the page number in the footer, do the following:
You can include background graphics when you print a web page.
Tip: If the print preview or output looks different from the web page you're printing, you should include the background graphics.
Print clutter freeA clutter-free print option removes surrounding material, such as ads and site navigation, from a printed web page. We're working to release a clutter-free printing option that will be available directly through the print dialog. In the meantime, you can use Immersive Reader as a workaround for clutter-free printing. Note that Immersive Reader may not be available for all websites.
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Tip: You can also right-click on any empty space on the page and select Print in the context menu. Print a part of webpageTo print only a part of a website, do the following:
Tip: To open the system Print dialog directly, press Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows devices, or Option+Command+P on macOS devices.
Access print options available in legacy Microsoft EdgeTo access the print options that were available in the legacy Microsoft Edge Print dialog box, such as paper source, media, and print quality, do the following:
If you have other issues printing from Microsoft Edge, you can provide direct feedback to us by selecting Send feedback in the top corner of the browser.
When you report an issue, please include the following details:
With more information, we can resolve your issues more quickly.