Choose settings in the Print dialog on Mac
After you choose File > Print, the Print dialog appears so you can select a printer and set print options. The Print dialog shows different options depending on your printer and the app you’re using. If you see a Show Details button, click it to show more print options.
If you need help setting up a printer, see Add a printer.
To learn how to print using the Print dialog, see Print documents from your Mac.
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Printer pop-up menu | Choose the printer you want to use. If you don’t see the printer you want, choose Add Printer, then follow the onscreen instructions to set up a printer. You may see an icon next to a printer’s name. For information about the icons and their meanings, see Check a printer’s status. |
Presets pop-up menu | Choose a group of print settings to save as a preset. You can then choose the preset from the pop-up menu to use the settings again for other print jobs. The menu shows either the current presets being used or the last used settings. |
Copies | Specify the number of copies to print. |
Pages | Specify printing all or a range of pages to print. To print a single page, enter the same number in both range boxes. For example, to print only the third page of a document, enter 3 in both range boxes. |
Black & White | Print in black and white. This option appears only if your printer supports black and white printing. |
Two-Sided | Print on both sides of the paper (also called duplex printing or double-sided printing). This option appears only if your printer supports two-sided printing. |
Paper Size pop-up menu | Specify the size of paper you’re using. Make sure the size of the paper you choose is loaded in the printer. |
Orientation | Choose to print a document in portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation. |
Print options pop-up menu | Choose settings for paper handling, page layout, media type, and more. The options in this pop-up menu, and the options that appear below it, change depending on your printer and the app you’re using. |
PDF pop-up menu | Create a PDF or PostScript file. For information about creating a PDF, see Save a document as a PDF. |
Show Details/Hide Details | Display all print options or a simplified view of commonly used options. |
For more detailed information about printing options, see Set printing options for paper size, paper feed, and more on Mac.