Printing Your Work - Toshiba Satellite A200 Series User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Printing your work

Using a file extension
Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies
the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For
example, Microsoft
file name with an extension of ".doc" is assumed to be a Microsoft
Word file. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the
program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse
to handle your file correctly.
Printing your work
Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described
in "Setting up a printer" on page
To print a file:
1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now.
2 In your Windows
The program displays a Print dialog box.
(Sample Image) Print dialog box
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Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any
TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows
not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file
extensions, see your Windows
HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will
need to set up the Windows
additional printer(s).
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-based application, click File, and then Print.
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