Printer friendly
Encyclopedia
Printer friendly is a term used on the Internet
to describe a version of a web page
formatted for printing
. Normally, web pages include information and navigation content that is only useful while browsing the website. Printer friendly pages are designed to fit on an 8.5"x11" or A4 sheet (see paper size
s) and include only the content of the page, along with source information.
Printer friendly pages are usually accessed through a link on the standard page. Often the link will be indicated by a printer icon.
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
to describe a version of a web page
Web page
A web page or webpage is a document or information resource that is suitable for the World Wide Web and can be accessed through a web browser and displayed on a monitor or mobile device. This information is usually in HTML or XHTML format, and may provide navigation to other web pages via hypertext...
formatted for printing
Printing
Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process, and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing....
. Normally, web pages include information and navigation content that is only useful while browsing the website. Printer friendly pages are designed to fit on an 8.5"x11" or A4 sheet (see paper size
Paper size
Many paper size standards conventions have existed at different times and in different countries. Today there is one widespread international ISO standard and a localised standard used in North America . The paper sizes affect writing paper, stationery, cards, and some printed documents...
s) and include only the content of the page, along with source information.
Printer friendly pages are usually accessed through a link on the standard page. Often the link will be indicated by a printer icon.