How to Print Pictures From Facebook

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Facebook allows members to upload, share and print photos.

If you're an avid Facebook fan, you may have noticed that the social networking site has recently changed its photo layout. Though the new layout does not include the "Save Image As" option, you can use the new download feature to save pictures to your computer and print them in your preferred digital imaging program. If you don't want to save the photo to your computer, you can print a picture from Facebook directly through your Web browser.

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Use the Facebook Download Feature

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Step 1

Log in to your Facebook account.

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Step 2

Navigate to the picture you want to print. Click the thumbnail image to select and view the image.

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Step 3

Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the "Download" link. The "Download" link is located between the "Share" and "Report this Photo" options.

Step 4

Check the box next to the "Open with" option. Click the "Browse" button to select a digital image application on your computer, such as "Windows Photo Gallery." After selecting a software program, click "OK." Your selected program will open; your image will appear on the screen.

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Step 5

Click the "File" tab. Select the "Print" option.

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Use Your Web Browser

Step 1

Open your preferred Web browser. Log in to your Facebook account.

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Step 2

Locate and select the picture you want to print. Print photos located in your personal Facebook photo folders or print pictures located on your friend's page.

Step 3

Click the "File" tab in your Web browser's toolbar. Select the "Print" option.

Step 4

Select the printer you want to use, and then click the "Print" button.

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