"KRK" <trebor@yeleek.nospam.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message news:uPNtCX62JHA.6004@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Some web pages have a 'printer-friendly' option, which allows the pages to
> be printed without wasting space on pictures, links, adverts etc etc.
>
> Other web pages dont have this option.
>
> Can anyone suggest the best way of printing a web page, just the text, no
> pictures, when the 'printer-friendly' option is not available ?
>
> Thanks
>
> K
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In IE8 it's Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Printing
Clear the box that says ' Print background colors and images'.