Printing text documents from a USB flash drive on a printer. Elena Iskhakova's blog How to print a file from a flash drive
Quantity computer technology is growing every year. Along with this, which is logical, the number of PC users who are just getting acquainted with many functions, which are quite often useful and important, is increasing. Such as, for example, printing a document.
It would seem that printing a document is a fairly simple task. However, beginners are not familiar with this process. And not every experienced user will be able to name more than one way to print files. That is why you need to figure out how it's done.
Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut
An operating room will be selected to consider this issue. Windows system and software package Microsoft office. However, the described method will be relevant not only for this set of software - it also works in other text editors, browsers and programs for various purposes.
- First, open the file you want to print.
- After that, you must simultaneously press the key combination Ctrl+P. This action will bring up a window with settings for printing the file.
- In the settings, it is important to check parameters such as the number of pages to be printed, the page orientation, and the connected printer. They can be changed according to your own preferences.
- After that, you only need to select the number of copies of the document and click "Seal".
The document will print as long as the printer requires. These characteristics cannot be changed.
Method 2: Quick Access Toolbar
Remembering a key combination is not always convenient, especially for people who type so infrequently that such information simply does not stay in memory for more than a few minutes. In this case, use the Quick Access Toolbar. Consider on Microsoft example Office, in other software, the principle and procedure will be similar or completely the same.
This method is quite convenient and does not require much time from the user, which is quite attractive in conditions where you need to quickly print a document.
Method 3: Context Menu
This method can only be used if you are completely confident in the print settings and know exactly which printer is connected to the computer. It is important to know if this device is currently active.
Photos taken with the camera of a modern phone sometimes do not differ in quality from those taken with a digital camera. Because of this, almost everyone's memory cards are completely clogged with pictures. Can I print them directly from my phone? How to do it right?
What will be discussed:
Wireless connection
The first assistant is WIFI. Printing to a printer via WIFI is the easiest way. It is applicable even if the printer does not have this technology. In this case, you can even do without a computer.
So, on phones with operating system Android needs to go to the settings menu. There you should find the "Print" section. If you click "Download modules" in it, they will download special programs to work with printers. You need to select the appropriate model, such as Canon or HP.
Cloud
Printing a document from a phone to a printer is also possible using the cloud. To do this, the device must support the Internet. If there is such a function, as in the previous case, you can do without a computer.
How to act correctly?
- First you need to register in the cloud storage. If you already have an account, enter your username and password and log in.
- Now you need to set up printing on your computer, phone, or tablet. These devices may be quite a distance from the printer. If it is possible to access the Internet and go to cloud storage, printing will be carried out.
A special program will help print photos from the cloud Google Cloud Print, called differently virtual printer. You can download it in the Play Market.
There are two options for working with such a device:
- Log in to your Google Chrome account and connect a printer to it. Now you can print one of the documents that are in the browser.
- The second option is to install a special software, which will allow you to print any documents that are stored on the memory card.
You can store any files in the cloud. It will not be difficult to extract and print them from there.
Cable use
Printing from phone to printer via USB is pretty easy too. However, you will need to perform a simple preparation:
- Purchase a dedicated USB cable.
- Prepare adapter for USB connections to the phone.
- Install special application, for example, PrinterShare.
It remains to connect all the devices together and go to the program. Choose there desired printer, and then a document or photo.
Printing files in this way is not possible on all devices, unlike, for example, WIFI or the cloud.
Working with iPhone
Using the above methods, you can print files that are stored on Android devices or connected to Google. In the case of the iPhone and Apple, the situation looks a little different.
As in the previous cases, the printer must be connected to the Internet (WIFI or wired connection). And on the iPhone and other gadgets from Apple, a special program must be installed.
- Apple AirPrint. For printing USB wires may not be used.
- hand print. Good replacement previous program. It has one significant drawback: the first 14 days it works for free, and after that you need to buy a subscription.
- printer pro. Allows you to print documents stored in the cloud.
When working with iPhone and Apple, you can use printers of any model, be it Canon, HP or something else.
More options
Is it possible to somehow print documents or photos from the phone without having the above-described devices at hand?
- Connect your smartphone to your laptop or computer. Enter his memory through these devices. Here the phone will play the role of a memory card.
- Connect the memory card separately, after pulling it out. In this case, you will need a card reader.
- You can also upload a file to one of social networks, and then, going there from a computer, print.
Printing data from the phone is not so difficult. Special programs, WIFI, USB cable will help here. Is it possible to do without them? Yes, using social networks or making the phone a storage device. Some methods do not work with all device models, for example, what works for HP may not work for printers from other companies.
The operation of the printer provides a quick output of information from an electronic form (stored in a computer base) into a printed format. Currently in use various models, which differ in the printing method, output options, and the quality of the resulting documents. If desired, you can choose the appropriate model for fast, high-quality printing of documents at home and in the office.
Usually, documents are taken from a computer database, then transferred to a special text editor and sent for printing. But sometimes the necessary document or folder is located in another database, so they need to be moved quickly. In this case, a special removable drive(flash drive). With its help, you can quickly transfer information and print it using the technology associated with the printer.
How to print from a USB flash drive: instructions
If you have not encountered this method of work before, use detailed instruction. With it, you can transfer and print any file on your computer system. To do this, follow these steps:
- Connect your computer and printer to a power source and sync the devices together.
- Insert flash drive into USB connector on the computer panel (if there is a connector in the printer, you can connect to it directly).
- Technique will start automatic search files on external storage. After that, you will be logged into the "work parameters".
- Then a list of found documents will appear on the control panel. Using the settings, edit the main parameters, select the type of paper, image format ... Go to the menu for preparing a file for printing.
- Select the required folder from the proposed list, then click on the "print" button
In the case of working with a computer, you need to transfer the desired document to a text editor, format it appearance and send to print. After that, an imprint will appear on a paper sheet. When finished, choose to carefully remove the device from the connector.
IMPORTANT: When transferring information from the device, activate the antivirus to avoid infection with a virus program.
How to transfer money to a flash drive?
Another useful function of a flash drive is the storage of money. In addition to text information, electronic wallets can be saved to the media. Users recommend keeping their savings on removable media. To do this, you need to create a special folder and transfer the e-wallet address to it. It's easy enough to do this:
- Insert flash drive into USB port, open it in a new dialog box.
- Create special file or a folder called "wallet".
- Download your wallet address in a zip version of the document.
- After that, move it to the right place.
- Don't forget to encrypt the file path and check for sharing. After that, you can open the wallet from any computer.
IMPORTANT: Keeping money always carries a risk, always keep an eye on your flash drive, periodically check its condition.
For the convenience and safety of printing, we suggest using the following tips:
- Use a storage capacity of up to 8GB.
- Create copies on your desktop in case you lose media.
- Use passwords and additional security measures to prevent information leakage.
- Check that the selected file format matches.
- Do not insert the device into other computers without a running antivirus.
Hello everyone, my dears! Just yesterday, I realized such a thing that many of my readers are very poorly versed in computers. That is, I’m talking here about how to make money using the Internet, about some cool services for saving money on travel, but it’s all like a wall of peas, because computers are a dark forest for some of my guests.
So today I decided to correct this omission and start with a very detailed story about how to type text on a computer. So...
In this article:
1. Program for working with text
To create a text electronic document there are special programs. They allow you to print text, that is, create a document layout in in electronic format, which can then be printed on a computer or downloaded to a USB flash drive.
There are a huge number of such programs, but there are only a few of the most popular.
1
— Microsoft Office Word
2
— wordpad
3
- Writer (rarely used, must be installed separately).
2. How to find the right program on your computer
I know from my family that the most difficult thing for a beginner at the first stage is to find and open these programs.
To cope with this task, you must imagine what the program icons look like. Most often it is a document icon with the letter W, or, as in the latter case, with the letter A(as the WordPad program is designated):
Look carefully at the desktop and the toolbar below, programs can be placed in a prominent place, like on my desktop (by the way, here it is, don't be scared):
If you did not find anything, then try the second method:
1 - launch the panel Start or just click on the round icon in the lower left corner, a menu will open.
In it you need to find a field for searching files, I have it called Find programs and files:
Enter the name of the program you are looking for in this field. For example, I enter the word Word and get Microsoft programs Office Word:
If I enter the word WordPad, then it will find this program for me:
After that, you simply click on the found program, and a working window opens in front of you, in which you can create a document: print text, edit it and save it.
3. Working with a document and editing text
So, in front of you is a workspace, the so-called Blank sheet. It is here that you can type text, edit it as you please.
Usually beginners, at the sight of this sheet and a huge number of buttons, are lost and do not know what to do. Most of all, the keyboard causes an explosion of the brain: it is not clear where and what to press.
So, there is no need to be afraid of this, you will definitely be able to figure it out. To do this, just watch this informative video, everything is very simple and the main features of the program are explained in detail.
Be sure to watch this informative video from beginning to end, while not forgetting to repeat all the steps after the host. This will take you a giant step towards learning text editors.
Then you will only have to practice, and then you will be able to navigate literally in any text programs, since they are all arranged in approximately the same way.
4. How to save text
Once you have created your document, you can save it. To do this, find in the left upper corner button that brings up the menu, and from that menu select Save as and any suitable format, for example Word Document:
A window will appear in which you can choose:
- where to save the file (I usually choose Desktop,
- how to name the file (enter any suitable name),
- and file format (I do not change it, I leave it by default).
Ready! This file will now appear on the desktop of your computer.
With this document, you can do whatever you want. For example, throw it on a USB flash drive, send it by e-mail, open for further editing or delete.
By the way, if you are working on a large document, I recommend that you make intermediate saves. And the more often, the better.
5. How to transfer a text file to a USB flash drive
Everything is very simple.
1. Insert the flash drive into your computer.
2. On your desktop, find and open My computer(or simply Computer).
3. In the window that opens, you should see Removable drive , click on it 2 times:
An empty window will open for us, which we will leave for now:
4. Now find our text file, we saved it with you in previous paragraph on the desktop. Click on it with the RIGHT mouse button, and in the menu that appears, select Copy:
5. Now go back to the removable disk that we just opened in step 3, click on the free field with the RIGHT mouse button and select Insert:
The document will be copied and appear in this field:
Everything, now the flash drive can be removed from the computer.
6. How to print a document on a printer
Let's say you have a printer, it is already connected to your computer and configured properly. I will not talk about connecting the printer and settings now, since this is a topic for a separate article.
But if you already have everything set up, you can print a document in just 2 clicks. But first, make sure the printer is turned on and that it has the required amount of paper.
1. Open the document you want to print:
2 . Find and open the menu in the upper left corner and select from it Seal, and then again Seal:
You will see a window with a bunch of settings, but do not be afraid of them, they are all quite simple.
Here you can select a printer if you have more than one, the number of copies of the document, sheet format, print color, and so on.
But if you don't need any specific settings, you can leave everything as default and just click OK.
The printer will start printing and you will receive your document. By the way, in this way you can print not only a text document, but also other files, the scheme will be the same.
7. Become a “YOU” with a computer and improve your life
Not having a common language with a computer today is a big problem. If 5 years ago it was forgivable not to be able to work with technology, today it turns into a huge obstacle for every beginner. This is because almost any profession today in one way or another comes into contact with a computer.
When I worked at a large military enterprise, we were given new version design program. It didn't cause any problems for me, just a new shell.
This can be compared to the updated packaging of my favorite sweets: I didn’t stop buying less of them, but I was simply able to quickly adapt to the new wrapper.
But for many employees, this was literally a disaster, so much they depended on the interface of the program, and their brains so desperately resisted everything new. As a result, they were even trained to work in the new interface.
Today is not the best better times for Russian companies, and I don't even have to guess who will be laid off first...
And quite the opposite example is also from real life.
The engineer has more than 40 years of experience, constantly develops and masters not only the computer, but also all modern engineering programs. They do not want to let such a specialist go, he is needed, in demand and speaks the same language with young subordinates.
This is just one example. Now think about how many opportunities the ability to use a computer to earn money remotely via the Internet opens up. Even after learning how to use text editor, you can write .
Being with a computer "on you" is already a necessity today. No matter where you will study, today there is a huge amount of useful materials, courses, schools on the Internet.
This is where I will end. I hope that the article was useful for you, helped you understand the main points. Move forward, improve, be better. And that's all for today, thank you for your attention and bye!
