[pct-l] Printing www.hikertrash.net maps?

[jdrows at comcast.net (JDRows)]

Some computers include MS Picture It! Express 7.0 instead of Paint Shop 
but it does the same thing.  Just open the image from wherever you saved 
it and print, no adjustments needed.
JD


Bob Bankhead wrote:

> Using the grab points on a graphic to re-shape/re-size it will also 
> distort it - really a bad thing for a map whe you start trying to 
> measure distances.
>
> Try this.
>
> 1. Select the map of your choice at hikertrash.net and display it
> 2. Right-click anywhere on the image
> 3. Select SAVE PICTURE AS
> 4. Give it a name and save it to your computer anyplace you like
> 5. open MS Paint (comes with Windows)
> 6. Select File - Open    give it the path to your saved map
> 7. Select File - Page Setup - Margins     reduce to 0 (Paint will 
> default to its lowest possible 0.116
> 8. Select File - Print Preview
> 9. If you like what you see, select PRINT
> 10. BINGO - there's your map
>
>
> If you don't want or need the elevation profile across the top, you 
> can always use Cut and Paste within MSPaint to move the map up to 
> cover it.
>
>
> Wandering Bob
>
>
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