How to print a windows form completely in high quality

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Posted 28-Dec-17 18:36pm

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Updated 29-Dec-17 6:24am

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2017-12-28T19:20:00

Don't. Forms are input devices, designed to interact well with the user. Printed output isn't because it can't interact, it's a static object.
Instead, use a PrintDocument Class (System.Drawing.Printing)[^] to specify exactly what gets printed, and where.

If you need screenshots for a manual etc., then use ALT + CTRL + PRINTSCREEN to copy to the clipboard.

Pawel Wzietek · Answer 2 · 2017-12-29T06:24:00

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You can save the form image to a bitmap and save it as a graphic file:

System.Drawing.Bitmap b = new System.Drawing.Bitmap(this.Width, this.Height);
this.DrawToBitmap(b, new Rectangle(0, 0, this.Width, this.Height));
b.Save(@"c:\myform.jpg",System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Jpeg);

Posted 29-Dec-17 6:24am

Pawel Wzietek