You can print webpages and documents directly from Google Chrome on your computer using its built-in print feature.
First, open Chrome and go to the page you want to print. Then click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Print. You can also use the shortcut Ctrl + P (Windows) or Command + P (Mac).
A print preview window will appear. Here, you can choose your printer, adjust the number of copies, select pages, and change layout options such as portrait or landscape.
You can also click More settings to customize options like paper size, margins, scale, and whether to include background graphics.
If you do not have a printer connected, you can select Save as PDF instead. This allows you to download the page as a PDF file for later use or sharing.
Once you have selected your preferred settings, click Print. The document will be sent to your printer or saved as a file, depending on your choice.
Make sure your printer is properly connected and installed on your computer. If Chrome does not detect it, check your system’s printer settings.
In summary, printing from Chrome on a computer is a simple process that lets you preview, customize, and print or save webpages quickly.
To print from a Chromebook, use Chromebook keyboard shortcuts or learn how to set up your printer.
Print from a standard printer
To set up your printer, follow the instructions from your printer manufacturer.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Open the page, image or file that you want to print.
- Click File
Print. Or, use a keyboard shortcut:
- Windows & Linux: Ctrl + p
- Mac: ⌘ + p
- In the window that appears, select the destination and change your preferred print settings.
- Click Print.
Save to Google Drive from print preview
You can save documents to Google Drive from print preview.
To save from print preview
Important: Make sure that you installed the Save to Google Drive extension.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Open the page, image or file that you want to print.
- Click File
Print. Or, use a keyboard shortcut:
- Windows & Linux: Ctrl + p
- Mac: ⌘ + p
- In the window that appears, select 'Save to Google Drive' as the destination. You may have to manually select from 'See more'.
- Click Save
To save with Drive for desktop:
Important: To save to Google Drive from print preview, make sure that you have installed Drive for desktop.
- Click Save as PDF.
- Upload the PDF to Drive for desktop.
To upload to Drive with the Drive website:
- Click Save as PDF.
- Go to drive.google.com
- Click + and select File upload.
- Select a folder.
