So You Want a Piece of the Times (Literally): Printing NYT Articles in the Age of the Internet
Ah, the allure of the crinkling paper, the inky scent of journalistic integrity...or maybe you just need a copy for that pesky grandma who refuses to believe anything that doesn't come from a "real" newspaper. Whatever your reason, fear not, fellow history buff/tech-averse relative-appeaser, for printing a New York Times article is within your grasp!
Free vs. Fancy: Navigating the Subscription Maze
First things first, access. The New York Times, like a fancy club with Pulitzer Prizes for doormen, has a paywall. But fret not, free spirit! They offer a selection of free articles every month. Just fire up your web browser and head to the NYT website. If the article you crave isn't among the freebies, well, a subscription might be in order. Think of it as an investment in knowledge, or a way to impress your aforementioned grandma.
Printing Press, Assemble! How to Physically Manifest Those Words
Now that you've got your article open, it's time to unleash your inner Johannes Gutenberg. Here's the fun part (unless you have a temperamental printer, then...well, good luck):
- Summon the Print Gods: Look for a button with a printer icon, the word "Print," or something along those lines. It's usually near the article title or hiding in a dropdown menu. Click it with the confidence of a seasoned journalist about to break a major story.
- Printer Preferences: A Choose Your Own Adventure: A magical print dialogue box will appear. This is where the real fun (or frustration) begins. You can choose what gets printed (the whole article, specific sections), adjust the font size (avoid the "ant-sized" setting unless you have a magnifying glass handy), and even save the article as a PDF for future reference (because, let's face it, sometimes that ink fades faster than a politician's promise).
Remember: Like any good spy, preview your print job before hitting that final button. You wouldn't want to waste perfectly good printer ink on an accidental sonnet about toner cartridges, would you?
Going Green(er): Alternatives to Printing
For the eco-conscious among us, there are alternatives! The New York Times offers a Replica Edition, a digital version that mimics the look and feel of the print newspaper. Plus, you can save articles for offline reading and translate them into different languages (perfect for impressing your multilingual grandma!).
How To FAQs for the Printing Puzzled:
- How to Print a Free New York Times Article? Find a free article and follow the printing steps above!
- How to Save a New York Times Article as a PDF? In the print dialogue box, choose "Save as PDF" instead of your printer.
- How to Print Only Part of a New York Times Article? Most print dialog boxes allow you to select which sections to print (look for options like "Selection" or "Current Page").
- How to Print a New York Times Article Without a Subscription? Free articles are available, but some may require a subscription. You can also try searching for the article title online to see if another website has published it.
- How to Avoid Tiny Text When Printing a New York Times Article? Adjust the font size in the print dialogue box to your liking. Bigger is always better (unless you're on a budget with printer ink).
