Turn On or Turn Off Print Background Colors and Images

Turned on, this option allows background colors and images to print when you print a Web page. Turned off, print legibility is often improved.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Select Tools.
  • Click Internet Options.

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Open the Tools menu by pressing ALT+T.
  • Select Internet Options by pressing O.
2

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select the Advanced tab.

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Move to the Advanced tab by pressing the CTRL+TAB.
3

On the Advanced tab, under Settings:  Printing:

  • Turn the Print background colors and images setting on or off by selecting or clearing its check box.

On the Advanced tab, under Settings:  Printing:

  • Move to the Print background colors and images setting by pressing the DOWN ARROW key.
  • Turn the setting on or off (select or clear) the check box by pressing SPACEBAR.
4

To save your settings and close the dialog box:

  • Click OK.

To save your settings and close the dialog box:

  • Press ENTER.

Internet Options: Advanced tab: Print background colors and images

Internet Options: Advanced tab: Print background colors and images