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Printing

The agency logo in the upper right-hand corner of most AWARDS page provides quick and easy access to printing, as does the Print selection found in the [user name] drop-down available in the AWARDS navigation bar.  In both cases the Print dialog box is displayed.  You can use its various settings to specify how the current AWARDS page should be printed.

For the best results when printing use the tools referenced here, rather than your Web browser's print feature.

 

Tips on Printing from AWARDS

Removing the Browser Headers and Footers from Printed AWARDS Pages

By default your browser is set up to include headers and footers on all pages printed from the Internet; however, those headers and footers can be removed.  The steps involved in doing so will vary based on which Web browser you are currently using.

When Firefox is your browser:

  1. Click the Open menu icon in the upper-right corner of the browser, and then click Print.

  2. In the upper-left corner of the page that is then displayed, click Page Setup.  The Page Setup dialog box is displayed.

  3. Click the Margins & Header/Footer tab.

  4. In the "Headers & Footers" portion of the dialog box, change the values in all fields to "--blank--."

  5. Click OK to save your changes.

When Chrome is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in AWARDS or click Print from the [user name] drop-down.  The Print dialog box is displayed.

  2. Click More Settings. 

  3. Under "Options," uncheck Headers and Footers.

  4. Click Cancel to exit the Print dialog box, or proceed with printing.

Printing the Background Colors of the Cells/Tables and Pages in AWARDS

By default AWARDS pages print without the background colors you see on the screen; however, if needed you can adjust your browser settings so that these colors are included on printed pages. 

When Firefox is your browser:

  1. Click the Open menu icon in the upper-right corner of the browser, and then click the Print icon.

  2. In the upper-left corner of the page that is then displayed, click Page Setup.  The Page Setup dialog box is displayed.

  3. On the "Format & Options" tab, click the Print Background (colors & images) checkbox.

When Chrome is your browser:

Printing background colors is not supported.

Adjusting Margins

By adjusting the margins in your print settings, you can optimize the print area on your pages. 

When Firefox is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in AWARDS or click Print from the [user name] drop-down. The Print dialog box is displayed.
  2. Scroll down to the Margins drop-down menu. Toggle between the different margin options and identify in the Print Preview screen which setting is best for the pages you are printing. You can also set custom margins for Top, Bottom, Left, and Right. 
  3. When the setting is how you want it, click Print.

When Chrome is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in AWARDS or click Print from the [user name] drop-down. The Print dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click the More Settings drop-down menu.
  3. Use the Margins drop-down menu to toggle between the different margin options and identify in the Print Preview screen which setting is best for the pages you are printing. You can also set custom margins for Top, Bottom, Left, and Right. 
  4. When the setting is how you want it, click Print.

Scaling Pages in Print Preview 

To optimize the space on the pages you are printing, you can adjust the scale settings.

When Firefox is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in AWARDS or click Print from the [user name] drop-down. The Print dialog box is displayed.
  2. Scroll down to the Scale options. You have the option to "Fit to page width" or you can adjust the Scale by changing the number in the Scale data entry box.
  3. When the setting is how you want it, click Print.

When Chrome is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in AWARDS or click Print from the [user name] drop-down. The Print dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click the More Settings drop-down menu.
  3. Use the Scale drop-down menu to select "Default" or "Custom." When Custom is selected, you can change the number in the data entry box to adjust the size of the page contents and how they display on the page. You can view the differences using the Print Preview screen. 
  4. When the scaling is how you want it, click Print.

Saving AWARDS Pages and PDFs

By default, most computers are set up to print to a printer; however, you may also be able to set up your system to "print to PDF" in order to save AWARDS pages / records as PDF files.  Once saved as PDFs, AWARDS content can be viewed offline as needed.

In order to print to PDF, you will need to enable print to PDF functionality on your computer, or install a third party "PDF printer" software.  Foothold Technology does not support either of these options, so we recommend you discuss your options with your agency's IT team.  They will help determine the best solution for you, and may be able to assist you in implementing that solution.

Once your computer has been configured to print/save to PDF, you can follow the usual process for printing AWARDS pages, but change the selected printer to the PDF option when needed.

When Chrome is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in the AWARDS navigation bar or click Print from the [user name] drop-down.  The Print dialog box is displayed.
  2. Next to "Destination," click Change.
  3. Click Save as PDF.
  4. Click Save.  The Save As dialog box is displayed.
  5. Enter a file name and select the location to which the PDF should be saved.
  6. Click Save.

When Firefox is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in the AWARDS navigation bar or click Print from the [user name] drop-down.  The Print dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click the Printer drop-down arrow and select "Microsoft Print to PDF."

    If the Microsoft PDF Printer option is missing from your printer settings, click here for instructions on how to reinstall it.  If you need assistance with this process, please contact your agency's IT representative.
  3. Click OK.  The Save Print Output As dialog box is displayed.
  4. Enter a file name and select the location to which the PDF should be saved.
  5. Click Save.

When Microsoft Edge is your browser:

  1. Click your agency's logo in the AWARDS navigation bar or click Print from the [user name] drop-down.  The Print dialog box is displayed.

  2. Click the Printer drop-down arrow and select "Adobe PDF."

  3. Click Print.  The Save PDF File As dialog box is displayed.

  4. Enter a file name and select the location to which the PDF should be saved.

  5. Click Save.

Using Print Preview

By default, both the Chrome and Firefox browsers display previews of pages to be printed, allowing you to see how they will appear and to make any necessary adjustments to those pages before printing them out. 

Troubleshooting Printing Issues

If you are having difficulty printing confirm that you are using a supported browser.  Printing problems can often be a symptom of using an out-of-date/unsupported browser.

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