Printing

Have you ever been looking at a list of files in your Finder Window and wanted to print the list? In Mac OS X, Finder doesn't contain any easy Print command to do this. However, there is a workaround to print the directory listing.

Let's get to it:

This tip is going to require the use of a Desktop Printer. Follow MTD #135 - Desktop Printers to create one.

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One of the nice things about OS X is the ability to print to PDF files. This saves paper, is great for searching with Spotlight, and even sending files. However, if you have some sensitive data, you may want to encrypt the PDF file. Perhaps you have a tax return, business contacts, etc. It's even great for sending sensitive data via email.

Here is how to do it:
Find something worthy of encrypting. Open the file, web page, or whatever type of document it is. READ MORE »

Help save some trees. Did you know you can print multiple pages onto one sheet of paper? Depending on your printer driver, you probably can fit up to 16 pages onto one sheet! You may not be able to read it.. but you can do it. I usually find 4 pages per sheet a good compromise for readability.

Here is how to do it:
From most applications, choose the 'Print' button. If you don't have one, try the 'File -> Print' option. READ MORE »

Do you use iCal, but don't always have a portable Mac to carry with you? iCal has some great features, and one of my favorites is the printing abilities. You can print out to-do lists, monthly, weekly, and daily calendars. I find these very helpful, especially the to-do lists. You can customize them to your liking, and can be a valuable resource if you depend on iCal, but don't always have it with you.

Here's how to do it:

Open iCal
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Do you use Macs & PCs? Well, OS X has a built in networking technology called 'Bonjour', and it is one of the Zero-Config setups you are always hearing about. I use Bonjour for printing from my PC to a printer attached to my Mac, but it can do much more than that.
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Users from the OS9 days frequently ask about how to create a desktop printer. You can still do this in OS X, they just bury it inside of the Printer Setup Utility. It's a very handy feature, since you simply need to drag and drop your document onto it, and it starts to print.

Here is how to do it:

Click on the 'Finder' icon on your dock to make it active, then choose 'Go->Utilities'

Next, select 'Printer Setup Utility'
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If you have multiple macs on your local network (home or work), you can share printers with all of the macs.
I have an iMac and two iBooks. The iMac is connected to my printers, and I have enabled printer sharing, so my iBooks can print to those printers.

Here is how to do it:
First, open System Preferences. Apple menu -> System Preferences
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