How to Screen Print From a Mac

Unlike PC computers that run Microsoft Windows, Mac computers do not have a "Print Screen" key on their keyboards that allow users to print what is currently being displayed on the screen. Instead, screen printing is done through a sequence of keyboard commands. This sequence take a picture of the display's current contents and stores it into an image file, which can then be printed like a regular document.

Things You'll Need

• Mac computer running OS X 10.4 or later
• Printer

Instructions

1. Connect your printer to your computer with a USB cable and make sure the printer is turned on.

2. Hold the command and shift keys down together and then press the number "3" key at the same time. This sequence tells the computer to take a picture of the current display. The picture is automatically saved to your desktop.

3. Double-click on the new picture icon on your desktop to open the screen capture image.

4. Go to "File" in the top menu bar and select "Print."

5. Choose your printer and options and then click on the "Print" button. The data of the screen image will now be sent to the selected printer.