How to Print Blocked Images

When the right click option doesn't work to save pictures on a web page, there are other alternatives. One of the easiest ways to get around this annoyance is with the Microsoft Paint program. With just a few clicks, you can print blocked images despite the disabled right click feature.

Instructions

1. Open the web page with the image. Adjust the scroll bar so the complete image appears on the screen.

2. Select the Print Screen button. It can say "Prn Scrn" or "Prt Scn" and is normally located near the F-Keys. Nothing appears to happen, but this is normal.

3. Open MS Paint by choosing "Start" from your desktop. Then select "All Programs" and "Accessories." Select "Paint" from your Accessories menu. Choose "Edit," and then click "Paste." If you don't see "Paste" listed as an option, click inside the workspace and hit the Ctrl and V keys at the same time. The screen print appears.

4. Frame the upper left corner of the picture. Click once in a spot outside the workspace.

5. Use the cursor to shrink the workspace until it frames the picture correctly. You can do this by touching the cursor on the workspace change points, which are little dots on the edge, and dragging the window to the size you prefer.

6. Look at picture size by choosing "File," then "Print Preview." Adjust the picture as necessary for the desired size by choosing "Image." Select "Stretch and Skew" from the menu and change the top two percentages. If you prefer, you can choose "File," then "Page Setup" and make size adjustments from your printer instead. When you're satisfied with image size, print as normal.

Tips & Warnings

• If you plan to save the image, a .jpg file uses the least amount of space on your computer.

• Beware copyrighted images that aren't part of the Creative Commons license. Use of such images without the producer's consent is illegal.