You can easily print the contents of an individual Map window by clicking Print on the HOME tab. This gives you a basic view of your map that you can then share in presentations. However, we recommend that you use Layout windows for printing because they tie directly to the printer driver.
To print your map:
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On the HOME tab, in the Output group, click Print.
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In the Print dialog box, specify printer properties, such as a page range for printing and the number of copies to print.
You can override the default printer setting by selecting another printer from the Name drop-down list.
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Click Options.
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In the Map Print Options dialog box, specify the size of the map, how its contents will display, the scale, and its width and height. When you have completed your selections, click OK to continue.
Map Contents
- Same as Window – Prints the map contents as it appears in the Map window, with the same proportions and content as what you see.
- Centered on Window – Centers the map and fits as much of it as possible on the page. The image may print on more than one page depending on the fit. MapInfo Pro assumes that you want to select the Fit to Page radio button with this option, so it selects it for you.
Map Size
- Window Size – Select to print the map at the size that it displays on your computer screen.
- Fit to Page – Select to fit the map to the page size you have selected in your preferences.
- Custom – Select to enter your own custom values in the Custom Scale, Custom Width, and Height fields.
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In the Print dialog box, click OK to print your results.
The PDF button in the Print dialog box activates after selecting MapInfo PDF Printer from the Printer name list. For information about printing to a PDF file, see the section Saving to a PDF File.
If your map is complex (a large map, a 3D map, or a map with 10 or more colors), then click the Advanced button on the Print dialog box. This opens the Advanced Printing Options dialog box where you can apply more settings, particularly for raster images. For details, see Printing and Saving Translucent Raster Images.