Computer Related > Printing a Google map...	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Haywain	Replies: 26

Fri 4 Mar 11 14:50   Printing a Google map... - Haywain

I'm sure that this one will be elementary to the computer buffs! I have recently found that when I print a map from Google maps, it is sectioned by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal plain bands. I suspect that I may have inadvertantly switched on this facility for 'sub-dividing' the map to break up the view - but does anyone know how to switch it off and revert to a plain old map? Many thanks... Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 4 Mar 11 14:55   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

From the configuration side panel go to View and check that Grid is unchecked (most likely cause?). Otherwise check out the other Layers settings. Last edited by: Stuartli on Fri 4 Mar 11 at 14:56 Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 4 Mar 11 15:06   Printing a Google map... - Haywain

I can't see a 'configuration side panel panel', let alone 'Grid', Stuart. I'm using IE8 on Windows xp. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 4 Mar 11 15:26   Printing a Google map... - Haywain

Sussed it, Stuart. I checked 'compatibilty vew' in 'tools' and that seems to have done the trick [I've no idea why, or how it got unchecked in the first place'. Thanks for replying. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 4 Mar 11 15:58   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

Well that's obviously one way...:-) I meant the configuration panel in Google Earth..:-)) Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 06:25   Printing a Google map... - Iffy

Now that question has been answered, is there an easy way to get Google Maps to fill the screen? I can make the map full width. using the '<<' command, but it's still narrow. Streetview pics can be expanded to full screen, but not maps - as far as I can see. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 12:04   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

In Google Earth, click on the Hide Sidebar button at the top of the screen to Enable or Disable it. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 16:59   Printing a Google map... - John H

>> I can make the map full width. using the '<<' command, but it's still narrow. >> So that it is clear, I am referring here to Google Maps (not Earth). That is what I do and it works on my (dare I say it) Windows PC. Could it just possibly be a "problem" specific to other types of computers? ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 18:25   Printing a Google map... - swiss tony

>> >> I can make the map full width. using the '<<' command, but it's still >> narrow. >> So that it is clear, I am referring here to Google Maps (not Earth). >> That is what I do and it works on my (dare I say it) Windows >> PC. >> >> Could it just possibly be a "problem" specific to other types of computers? ;-) >> ''other'' types of computers don't have ''problems'', they have character! ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 21:37   Printing a Google map... - John H

>> ''other'' types of computers don't have ''problems'', they have character! ;-) >> yes, very very dodgy characters they be. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 18:29   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

Sorry, had Google Earth in mind. See: www.google.com/support/forum/p/maps/thread?tid=3c3f2f3222b130d9&hl=en re Compatibility Mode. Full screen: www.google.com/support/forum/p/maps/thread?tid=07a76641f18d76d3&hl=en Last edited by: Stuartli on Sat 5 Mar 11 at 18:30 Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 19:29   Printing a Google map... - Iffy

...Full screen:... F11 on a Mac minimises the window to the top left of the screen. I've tried a few other Fs with cmd, shift and so on, but to no avail. A look at the linked forum suggests it's not possible. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 21:30   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

F11 on Windows clears/returns the Taskbar and Toolbar (as you may well be aware) to give maximum screen size. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 21:36   Printing a Google map... - John H

>> F11 on Windows >> Iffy is not on a Windows PC! Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 6 Mar 11 00:24   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

>>Iffy is not on a Windows PC!>> I know, which is why I posted the difference...:-)) ("F11 on a Mac minimises the window to the top left of the screen.") Last edited by: Stuartli on Sun 6 Mar 11 at 00:25 Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 5 Mar 11 23:02   Printing a Google map... - CGNorwich

You need to go into the view menu and deselect the status bar and tool bar. If you look to the right of the menu items you will see what the respective short cuts for these actions are. (a standard feature on all mac menus). Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 6 Mar 11 08:52   Printing a Google map... - Focusless

Saw this mentioned in a forum - not 'full' full screen, but better: www.fullscreensearch.com/ Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 6 Mar 11 11:34   Printing a Google map... - Iffy

...not 'full' full screen, but better:... Thanks Focus, it works on the world's finest brand of computers. More than adequate for my occasional needs. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 6 Mar 11 12:06   Printing a Google map... - swiss tony

>> ...not 'full' full screen, but better:... >> >> Thanks Focus, it works on the world's finest brand of computers. >> Didn't know you had a Dell? Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 6 Mar 11 12:45   Printing a Google map... - Focusless

>> ...not 'full' full screen, but better:... >> >> Thanks Focus, it works on the world's finest brand of computers. :) In Windows Firefox 'full screen' is available under the View menu as well as via F11 - have you tried that? Last edited by: Focus on Sun 6 Mar 11 at 12:45 Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 6 Mar 11 18:04   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

Depending on the reason(s) you are printing Google maps, it could be worth reading: www.google.com/permissions/geoguidelines.html Also: www.google.com/support/forum/p/maps/thread?tid=111c759939ff04d1&hl=en Last edited by: Stuartli on Sun 6 Mar 11 at 18:05 Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 7 Mar 11 09:12   Printing a Google map... - Iffy

Focus, F11 doesn't work with Firefox/Mac. I mentioned further up the thread it minimises the window to the top left of the screen, although what for use, I don't know. Stu, Not printing, just looking. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 7 Mar 11 09:21   Printing a Google map... - CGNorwich

"mentioned further up the thread it minimises the window to the top left of the screen, although what for use, I don't know." to give you instant access t your desktop. You can't get a totally full screen view of google earth but if you hide the side bar, tool bar and status bar you will come close Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 7 Mar 11 09:33   Printing a Google map... - John H

>> You can't get a totally full screen view of google earth but if you hide note - Question is about Google Maps, not Google Earth. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 7 Mar 11 09:55   Printing a Google map... - Focusless

>> Focus, >> >> F11 doesn't work with Firefox/Mac. I know - I was attempting to point out that the same functionality is available in the 'Full Screen' option of the View menu. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 7 Mar 11 12:54   Printing a Google map... - Stuartli

>>Not printing, just looking.>> The copyright links were meant for Haywain, who originally was having problems with printing Google Maps...:-) Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 10 Mar 11 11:15   Printing a Google map... - neiltoo

Thats Amazing. I've just tried to print a google map, and for the first time got the grid lines. I haven't changed my settings, and I'm sure that I've printed maps recently. I guess a windows update has change IE8 settings. Anyway thanks to all. I'd never have sussed this on my own. Reply to this message | Report message