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    Can I print on an Asus laptop?
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    Yes. You can print on almost all laptops. If you have a good printer and a newer model laptop, you should be able to print wirelessly.
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    How do I print if there is no file icon to click on?
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    You can use "control + p" to print the document.
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    Can I print from an iPad?
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    Yes. If you are using Word or Pages on iPad, you can go to file, and then print. If you wish to print a picture, you can click on share, and then select the print option.
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    How can I cancel a print job that has not started yet?
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    There are usually a couple of options, depending on your printer. First, open the printer icon located in your control panel, or sometimes located near the time and date. Next, find the document you wish to cancel and either click or right-click it and select "cancel". If you are using a network printer you can usually cancel by pressing a button on the printer itself.
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    How can I make a document that I want to print?
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    If it is on Google Docs then there would be a printer button. If the document is on Windows or Mac then select "File" and then select "Print". It would prompt you to a screen where you choose whether or not you want it to print. From there you press "Print". Also, make sure that your printer has ink or paper and is plugged into your computer.
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    How do I clear documents in the printing queue?
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    For Windows OS: Click Start. Type "cmd". Right-click Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator". Type "net stop spooler" then press Enter. Type "del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\*/Q" then press Enter. Type "net start spooler" then press Enter. The print queue on your Windows should now be cleared. Type "exit", then press Enter to exit the command window.
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    How do I print an email off an iPad?
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    Open the Mail app and the email you want to print. Tap Share (the icon shaped as a curved arrow). Make sure your AirPrint printer is displayed in the Printer area. Tap Print.
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    How can I print a document from an email?
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    If it is downloadable, download it and open it, then press Ctrl + P. If it is on a webpage, you also press Ctrl + P, and it will show you a page where you can print it.
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    How do I add an image to my document before I print?
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    Click Insert, scroll to Picture, and then find your picture. Double click your picture and it will appear in the document.
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    How do I print with my mobile phone?
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    Get an app that is compatible with the printer and device. An example is HP ePrint, but only use this if you have an HP printer compatible with the app.
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    How do I load new paper into a printer?
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    The process is pretty much the same across different printers, though you'll need to familiarize yourself with the specifics of your printer. It's very simple. All you have to do is locate your printer's paper tray, open it, and put paper into it. Depending on what size paper you're using, you may have to adjust the tray's paper receptacle. If you're using standard copy paper, most printers are setup by default to accept it.
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    How do I fit a sheet to one page?
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    When you print a document, you'll be asked to set up your printer options. On that screen, you'll be able to fit your document to a single page.
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    How do I copy/paste a document?
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    Select all the text using the right-click button and scrolling through all the text. In the drop-down menu, select "copy." On your Word document, PowerPoint etc., click "paste"; it should have a clipboard above the button.
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    I want to print an article from my e-paper, but I only have the option to save it. What should I do?
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    Copy the text and paste it into a text editing program, like Microsoft Word. Then print it from there.
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    Why will the document not print dollar figures?
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    You can use other methods to create a document that will allow you to print dollar figures.
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    Why does my printer not print black, but everything else is fine?
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    It probably has no black ink. You can buy some from a store and search for YouTube videos on how to change the ink.
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    How can I print text from a tablet?
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    To print from a tablet, you generally need a WiFi printer. You can just select the Print option on your tablet and then select the WiFi printer to print from there. If you don't have a WiFi printer, then I would recommend emailing the document to yourself from your tablet and then opening/printing it on a regular computer.
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    My printer is installed, why can't I print?
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    Because it's probably not fully set up yet. Usually when you plug your printer in to your computer for the first time there is a setup wizard, follow the steps and then you should be able to print.
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    Why did my document not print?
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    There could be quite a few reasons, but the most common is that there isn't paper in the printer, or the printer isn't connected properly to the computer.
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    How do I print a PDF document?
    Sophie Walford
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    Typically, with a PDF, if you move the mouse, there should be a bar in the top right hand corner with icons, one of which should be a printer. This will allow you to print.
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    How do I save a document after printing it?
    Sophie Walford
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    Once you have printed it, the document should stay open on your device. If you are using a computer, you can do Ctrl+S or you can do File, Save (or Save As...).
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    Can I print documents from a Kindle Fire?
    Sophie Walford
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    Using your USB, you can plug it into a computer, and transfer the files off of your Kindle and onto the computer to then be printed from there.
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    How do I attach a passport photograph that is on my phone to a document that is ready for printing?
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    You have a few options. First, you could transfer the photo to your computer with a USB cable. Then, just insert it into your document. You could also email the photo to yourself from your phone and then download it onto your computer before inserting it into your document.
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    How can I print from my iPad?
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    Why does my printer just print a blank page?
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    You may be missing some ink cartridges, so check to make sure those are in your printer. If they need to be replaced, you can buy new cartridges from any office supply store. You can also read through your printer's manual to find troubleshooting tips, which may include advice on what to do if your printer is only printing blank pages.
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    How do I change the name of my printer?
    Johnny Gaming
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    If your printer has an app, you should be able to change it on there.
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    What if my printer is not printing the entire article?
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    Before printing, make sure that the printing screen shows the entire document/article. If that is not the problem, then check if there is enough paper or enough ink.
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    How do I copy a document from my printer to my computer?
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    That's called scanning. See How to Scan Documents . You can only do this if there is a scanner built into your printer. If not, you can buy a separate scanner - or you can go to a library, scan your document onto a library computer, email the document to yourself, and open it from your email at home.
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    What are the procedures for changing the size of a document?
    Yewhong
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    Reduce the size of the images to a smaller size before inserting into the document (Word, PowerPoint). For Excel, delete the empty cells and ensure that the last active cell is your working sheet, with no empty cells below.
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    My printer is connected to the computer but I can't get it to print. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    Check if your wireless connection or your wire is connected to the laptop properly.
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