Windows® 98 Unleashed

Tips for Saving Paper

As you've seen in this chapter, Windows 98 and its printing subsystem make printing so easy that you now have yet another reason to print too many documents. So, to keep your paper costs down and save a tree or two, here are some tips that will help you cut down on the amount of paper you use:

• Print a document only when you have to. Too many people print intermediate drafts or whenever they make the slightest change. With Windows' WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) display, you shouldn't need a hard copy until the document is finished.
• Take advantage of the Print Preview feature. Many Windows applications have a Print Preview command that lets you see exactly what your document will look like (including things such as ...