2 Simple Ways to Print a Document From Your Computer

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Do you have important documents or school assignments to print? You can easily print a file if you have a computer and a working printer. Be sure your printer is updated and connected to your computer. If it's wireless, make sure it's on the same Wi-Fi network. You'll be able to print a variety of files, such as PDF, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and more. This wikiHow will show you how to print a document using your Windows or Mac computer.

Printing Documents on Windows or Mac Method 1 of 2:

Using Windows

Step 1 Make sure that your printer is connected and turned on.

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Step 2 Open the document you want to print.

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Step 3 On your keyboard, press Ctrl+P.

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Step 5 Select a number of copies.

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Step 6 Edit other print settings.

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Step 7 Click Print.

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Click Print . It's either at the bottom of the window or at the top of the window. Your document will begin printing.

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Using Mac

Step 1 Make sure that your printer is connected and turned on.

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Step 2 Open the document you want to print.

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Step 3 On your keyboard, press ⌘ Command+P.

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Select your printer. Click the "Printer" drop-down box, then click your printer's name in the drop-down menu.

Step 5 Select a number of copies.

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Step 6 Edit other print settings.

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Step 7 Click Print.

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Community Q&A

Can I print on an Asus laptop? Community Answer

Yes. You can print on almost all laptops. If you have a good printer and a newer model laptop, you should be able to print wirelessly.

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How do I print if there is no file icon to click on? Community Answer You can use "control + p" to print the document.

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Can I print from an iPad? Community Answer

Yes. If you are using Word or Pages on iPad, you can go to file, and then print. If you wish to print a picture, you can click on share, and then select the print option.

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If you're uncertain about your printer settings or your document's appearance, try printing the first page only to get an idea of what the document will look like once printed.

It's also possible to print from your iPhone if you have the right app or an AirPrint-supported printer, or from your Android with CloudPrint.

Always keep spare cartridges of ink or toner with your personal printer. If a printer is low on ink or toner, the document will not print correctly.

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If your computer, printer, and/or document's program are outdated, you might not be able to print correctly.

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