If you save several versions of the same document on one disk, there comes a time when you want to erase some of the early efforts so that you can reuse the disk space. Read the system disk guide for information on deleting documents from disks.

Whether you've finished a document or just want to see how it looks so far, there's something very satisfying about printing your document—getting a copy of it down on paper. Many people find it easier to edit on paper than on the screen.

Before you print, you should always save a copy of your document on a disk—even if you don't plan on saving the document permanently. The reason for this precaution is that when you give the Print command, the application temporarily gives up control of the computer system to the printer. If there's a problem printing the document, the only way to fix it may be to turn off the computer. If you have to do that and you didn't save the document, you'll have to recreate the document from scratch.

How you tell the application to print your document depends on the application, but usually Print is an option on a menu. After you choose the Print option, you may be asked to select your printer from a list of printers displayed on the screen. If you printer is on the list, select it and your document will be printed.

Even if you printer isn't displayed on the screen, try selecting one that is. Your printer may be compatible with the Apple Imagewriter^TM printer or some other printer on the list, and you'll save yourself some time and trouble getting your printer to work with your application.

Printing a document

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