For most people, printing a screen is not an everyday task, but it can be extremely useful if the need arises. Whether you need to create a record or show someone a picture you found online, printing a screen on a Dell laptop, or any other type of computer, is a simple process. Here are five straightforward steps to help you get the job done.
Printing a screen from a Dell laptop is similar to any other computer. First, you’ll need to take a screenshot of the image you want to print. Depending on which type of Dell laptop you have, this can be done by pressing a combination of buttons. For example, press the “Windows key + PrtScn” buttons for most Dell laptops running Windows 8, 8.1, or 10.
Step 1 – Adjust Display & Keyboard
Step 1: Adjust Display & Keyboard
Before you attempt to print your screen, it’s important to adjust your display settings and keyboard. Specifically, you’ll need to set the screen resolution, make sure the keyboard is set to U.S. English, and turn AutoComplete on. Here’s how to do it:
Screen Resolution:
For the best results while printing your screen, you should adjust your screen resolution to 800×600 pixels by selecting “Display Options” from the Windows Control Panel. The optimal resolution size of 800×600 should give you a good, clear image when printing.
Keyboard Language:
To ensure accuracy, it’s important to make sure your keyboard is set to U.S. English. To do this, go to the Control Panel, locate the “Regional and Language Options” tab, and select the “Keyboards and Languages” option. Then, select “English (United States)” from the drop-down menu.
AutoComplete:
Once you’ve adjusted the display settings, turn on the AutoComplete for the best results when printing your screen. To do this, go to the Windows Control Panel and select “Internet Options.” Next, click on the “Content” tab and check the “Enable AutoComplete” box.
Once you’ve made all the necessary adjustments to your display and keyboard, you’re ready to move on to Step 2 and begin the printing process.
Step 2 – Take Screenshot
Now that you’ve made sure your screen is exactly how you want it, you’re ready to take a screenshot. To do this on a Dell laptop, simply press the “Windows Logo Key” + “PrtScn” keys. With this simple key combination, you’ll capture the entire screen and store it in the clipboard.
If you would like to capture a portion of the screen, you can use the “Windows Logo Key” + “Shift” + “S” key combination instead. This allows you to select a specific area that you would like to take a screenshot of.
Once you hit the respective key combinations, you will hear a shutter click sound or see a notification on the screen indicating that your screenshot was successfully taken.
Now that you’ve taken your screenshot, you’re ready to move on to the next step.
Step 3 – Print Screenshot
Once you’ve captured your screen, you’re now ready to print it. Step 3 of the process is to print your screenshot. Here’s how to do it:
- If you’re using a Dell laptop, open the image you’ve just captured.
- Within the file, select File>Print.
- A print dialog box will appear. Choose your preferences, such as which printer to use and the number of copies. Click OK.
- Your screenshot should now be printed out.
And it’s as simple as that! You’ve successfully printed out your screenshot in just 3 easy steps.
Conclusion
Having printed a screen on a Dell laptop, you now have the basic knowledge you need to quickly and easily capture images from your laptop and store them for later use. With a little practice, you will quickly become an expert in printing screens from Dell laptops.
