To print content "edge-to-edge" without margins, access your printer's properties in the print dialog and enable the "Borderless" setting; to print a full web page from Microsoft Edge, use the print function to adjust scaling and capture all content.
Understanding "Print Full Edge"
The phrase "print full Edge" can have two primary interpretations, each requiring different steps to achieve:
- Printing Edge-to-Edge (Borderless): This refers to printing an image or document where the ink extends right to the very edge of the paper, without any white margins. This is often desired for photos, certificates, or specific design layouts.
- Printing an Entire Web Page from Microsoft Edge: This involves ensuring that all content of a web page, including sections that require scrolling to view, is captured and printed from the Microsoft Edge browser.
Below, we'll cover both scenarios to help you achieve your desired print outcome.
Printing Edge-to-Edge (Borderless Printing)
Borderless printing allows your print to extend to the very edge of the paper, eliminating white margins. This feature is typically controlled through your printer's advanced settings.
Steps to Print Borderless:
- Initiate Print: From the software you are using (e.g., Microsoft Edge, a photo editor, a document viewer), choose the "Print" option to open the Print Dialog window.
- Access Printer Properties: Within the Print Dialog window, locate and select "Properties" or "Preferences." The exact label may vary depending on your printer model. This action will open your printer's specific configuration settings.
- Enable Borderless: Look for a tab often labeled "Basic," "Main," "Page Setup," or "Paper/Quality." On this tab, check the "Borderless" box. You might also need to select the correct paper size (e.g., 4x6 Borderless, A4 Borderless) that corresponds with your intended output.
Important Considerations for Borderless Printing:
- Printer Compatibility: Not all printers support borderless printing. Check your printer's specifications or manual if you cannot find the "Borderless" option.
- Paper Type: For best results, borderless printing often works best with specific paper types like glossy photo paper or matte photo paper, which are designed to absorb ink without bleeding.
- Paper Size: Ensure you select the correct paper size that also has a "Borderless" option if available in your printer settings.
- Ink Usage: Borderless printing might use slightly more ink as it extends to the very edges of the paper.
For specific instructions tailored to your printer model, always consult your printer's user manual or visit the manufacturer's official support website.
Printing Entire Web Pages from Microsoft Edge
When printing a web page from Microsoft Edge, you might want to ensure that all content, including parts that are normally off-screen and require scrolling, are included in the printout.
Steps to Print a Full Web Page:
- Open Web Page: Launch Microsoft Edge and navigate to the desired web page you wish to print.
- Open Print Dialog:
- Press
Ctrl + P(on Windows) orCmd + P(on Mac). - Alternatively, click the Settings and more (...) menu (three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner of the browser window, then select "Print."
- Press
- Adjust Print Settings: In the Edge print preview dialog that appears:
- Layout: Choose between "Portrait" or "Landscape" based on the web page's design.
- Pages: Ensure "All" is selected if you want every page printed, or specify a range.
- More settings: Expand this section to find crucial options for capturing full content:
- Scale: Adjust this setting to ensure all content fits within the printable area. Options like "Fit to printable area" or a custom percentage (e.g., 80% to shrink content) can be helpful. Be cautious not to reduce the scale too much, which might make text unreadable.
- Margins: Set to "None" or "Minimal" to maximize the content area on each page.
- Headers and footers: Toggle this off if you want to print only the page's content without browser-generated page titles, URLs, or dates.
- Background graphics: Enable this option if you want to include background colors and images from the web page in your printout.
- Review Preview: Carefully review the print preview on the left side of the dialog to ensure the entire page, including all desired content, is captured as expected across multiple pages if necessary.
- Print: Once satisfied with the preview, click the "Print" button.
Alternatives for Capturing Full Web Pages:
- Print to PDF: For the most reliable way to capture an entire scrolling web page as a single document (or multi-page document), choose "Microsoft Print to PDF" or "Save as PDF" as your destination printer in the print dialog. This creates a digital PDF file that you can then print physically whenever needed, preserving the original layout.
- Web Capture Tool: Microsoft Edge includes a built-in "Web capture" tool (accessible via the Settings and more menu, or
Ctrl + Shift + S). You can use it to capture a full-page screenshot of the entire web page, which can then be saved as an image and printed.
Quick Reference for Print Settings
The table below summarizes key settings for both printing scenarios:
| Setting Category | For Borderless Printing | For Full Web Page Print (Microsoft Edge) |
|---|---|---|
| Print Dialog | Access "Properties" or "Preferences" for printer settings | Adjust scaling, margins, layout within Edge's dialog |
| Printer Settings | Locate and check the "Borderless" box. Select borderless paper size. | (N/A directly for printer borderless settings) |
| Page Content | Ensure image/document dimensions match borderless intent | Adjust "Scale," "Margins," toggle "Headers and footers," enable "Background graphics" |
| Destination | Your physical printer | Physical printer or "Microsoft Print to PDF" |
For more detailed guidance on printing from Microsoft Edge, you can refer to official Microsoft Edge support resources.
