So, how do you get the "Print Screen" key to Print Screen?

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 06-15-09, 08:59 AM

Well, reminiscing about when I was using DOS, i remembered that the "Print Screen" key on the keyboard actually printed to the printer when pressed. In Windows, it seems that Microsoft decided that the "Print Screen" should be more like "Copy screen to clipboard". Well, what is the cheapest (free would be best) and easiest way to get Windows XP to print directly to the printer when hitting the "Print Screen" key?

btw, i did try to use the forum's search function, but it seems to be down.

Heat · 06-15-09, 09:39 AM

I just open up paint, paste it, and then do whatever I need to do with it.

I'm not sure I would want it actually printing to the printer. Heck, I don't even own a printer (I use the library when I need to print something).

GHackmann · 06-15-09, 10:02 AM

My parents have been using the free version of Gadwin PrintScreen for the past few years. It seems to do the job for them. There's an optional paid Pro version that lets you do things like annotate screenshots, but the free version is fine if all you want is "hit Print Screen, get a printout" functionality.

Mopower · 06-15-09, 10:28 AM

People still use printers?

RickerOne · 06-15-09, 06:46 PM

Some people use PrintNow at work:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,8418,00.asp

BeanDip · 06-15-09, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Pham00

Well, reminiscing about when I was using DOS, i remembered that the "Print Screen" key on the keyboard actually printed to the printer when pressed.

< shivers > I just had a dot-matrix printer flashback.

Why waste the paper? Not trying to be an adversary... just curious.

I have this argument with people at work all the time. I gave them dual screens and they still want that printout to review things.

Breakfast with Girls · 06-15-09, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanDip

< shivers > I just had a dot-matrix printer flashback.

Why waste the paper? Not trying to be an adversary... just curious.

I have this argument with people at work all the time. I gave them dual screens and they still want that printout to review things.

Because LCDs are hard on the eyes for reading large amounts of text. It's the reason Amazon Kindle exists.

06-15-09, 08:59 AM	#1
D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stick out your tongue! Posts: 36,612	So, how do you get the "Print Screen" key to Print Screen? Well, reminiscing about when I was using DOS, i remembered that the "Print Screen" key on the keyboard actually printed to the printer when pressed. In Windows, it seems that Microsoft decided that the "Print Screen" should be more like "Copy screen to clipboard". Well, what is the cheapest (free would be best) and easiest way to get Windows XP to print directly to the printer when hitting the "Print Screen" key? btw, i did try to use the forum's search function, but it seems to be down. __________________ abrg: *whine whine* suprmallet: *why so serious?*

06-15-09, 09:39 AM	#2
Heat DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 16,437	Re: So, how do you get the "Print Screen" key to Print Screen? I just open up paint, paste it, and then do whatever I need to do with it. I'm not sure I would want it actually printing to the printer. Heck, I don't even own a printer (I use the library when I need to print something).

06-15-09, 10:02 AM	#3
GHackmann Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 628	Re: So, how do you get the "Print Screen" key to Print Screen? My parents have been using the free version of Gadwin PrintScreen for the past few years. It seems to do the job for them. There's an optional paid Pro version that lets you do things like annotate screenshots, but the free version is fine if all you want is "hit Print Screen, get a printout" functionality.

06-15-09, 10:28 AM	#4
Mopower DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium Posts: 15,717	Re: So, how do you get the "Print Screen" key to Print Screen? People still use printers?

06-15-09, 06:46 PM	#5
RickerOne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: SW Burbs of Chicago Posts: 735	Re: So, how do you get the "Print Screen" key to Print Screen? Some people use PrintNow at work: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,8418,00.asp __________________ peace (i'm outta here) --rick