using a printer to save threads from M.G.

Discussion in 'Software' started by Robster12, Aug 19, 2003.

  1. Robster12

    Robster12 The Horse Whisperer

    Hey! I don't have a printer, and don't really need/want one, EXCEPT that I would like from time to time to print out threads from this message board (since it is my default source of true geek info now).
    Anyway, I have tried to "save" these pages to my hard disk, (using the "File" button on top of IE or whatever browser I'm using), but it saves it as an Internet Explorer document, so that I have to go back on the web to get it. You know what I'm saying.

    So, I want a printer if it will copy these pages. But I wonder:
    If I can't save these pages to disk, maybe a printer could not print them. I know this will be a easy question for you guys.

    Will a printer save these threads to paper?:D
     
  2. Vlad902

    Vlad902 Guest

    No because the images here (ie avatars, although I don't know if want to waste your ink with that) will not save and be broken, if you jsut save the text then yes it should work
     
  3. Robster12

    Robster12 The Horse Whisperer

    Thanks, Vlad902.
    I just want the text, I can do without the eye candy.:D
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Its long winded if the thread is long but just highlight all the text and paste into a word or wordpad doc and save then that way.


    I use this method to save interesting fixes that are posted here as I may need than at a later date.
     
  5. goldfish

    goldfish Lt. Sushi.DC

    Last edited: Aug 19, 2003
  6. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    yeah, the link is on the bottom of the page! :)
     
  7. †T-Rex †

    †T-Rex † Specialist

    You said you used the "Save" option at the top of IE... I've done that before... and don't have to be on the internet to view the page in full. Just use "save as" and when you go to view the page, just work offline. Works fine for me!
     
  8. Robster12

    Robster12 The Horse Whisperer

    Thanks guys, I'll try the "Save As" again, and the "Show Printable Version" too. Man am I embarassed now-how could I have missed that one. If it was a snake it would have bit me!
     
  9. Robster12

    Robster12 The Horse Whisperer

    Oh my gosh! This does work! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Thanks you guys, now I can put off buying the printer and buy the HEPA air filter instead!!!!
     

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