If you’re a Windows 8 user, you know that there are a few ways to print from your Metro apps. One way is to use the Print dialog box. Another way is to use the MetroPrint app. But what if you want to print from more than one Metro app at the same time? You can use the Print dialog box and the MetroPrint app to print from different apps, but it’s not always easy or convenient. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Print dialog box.
  2. Choose one of your Metro apps and click the Print button.
  3. The Print dialog box will open and you’ll be able to choose which app you want to print from. You can also choose whether you want to print using standard paper or PDFs.

Using the Keyboard

Not all apps support printing in Windows 8, a good example of one that does is Mail. So fire up the default Mail app select an email you want to print.

When you are ready, go ahead and press the ctrl + P keyboard combination. This will bring up a list of available print devices on the right-hand side, you can use the up and down arrows to select a printer.

You will get most of the options you are use to when printing, so once you have set up your preferences go ahead and hit the print button.

Using the Mouse

If you would rather use your mouse, move it to the bottom right hand corner of your screen, which will bring up the Charms bar, from here you will need to click on the devices charm.

Using this will list your printers as well as other devices, so make sure you select a printer.

That’s all there is to it.