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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 448,689 times. Learn more...

Having an eReader is incredibly helpful. It allows you to take a full library with you wherever you go, and offers lots of customization options to give you the best possible reading experience. However, there are times you may want to print all or part of a book. Unfortunately, Kindle’s digital rights management (DRM) prevents you from printing the book or converting it to another format that can be printed. You can use third-party software to convert the book to a printable PDF, though that also costs a subscription fee. If you want to print part of a book, you can take screenshots of the pages or copy and paste the text into a word processing application and print from there. This wikiHow article teaches you how to print from a Kindle book.

Can you print a Kindle Book?

Amazon Kindle uses digital rights management (DRM) to prevent users from printing and copying books. You can use software, such as Epubor Ultimate, to remove DRM from Kindle Books and convert them to a printable PDF. You can also copy and paste the text into a document or screenshot the pages.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Using Epubor Ultimate

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  1. Step 1 Download Kindle for PC. 1 Download Kindle for PC. Use the following steps to do so:
    • Go to the Kindle download page in a web browser.
    • Click Download for PC & Mac.
    • Open the installation file in your Downloads folder.
    • Follow the prompts to install Kindle for PC.
  2. Step 2 Download the books you want to print. 2 Download the books you want to print. Use the following steps to do so:
    • Open Kindle for PC.
    • Click Library.
    • Click the icon with three dots (⋮) below the book you want to download.
    • Click Download.
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  3. Step 3 Download and install Epubor Ultimate. 3 Download and install Epubor Ultimate. Epubor Ultimate is an eBook management program that can convert eBooks into different formats and remove DRM, which will allow you to print the books. You will need to purchase a license to view all content from decrypted books. Use the following steps to download and install Epubor Ultimate:
    • Go to www.epubor.com in a web browser.
    • Click For Win to download the Windows version or For Mac to download the Mac version.
    • Click one of the mirror links to start the download.
    • Open the installation file in your Downloads folder.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  4. Step 4 Purchase a license and register Epubor Ultimate. 4 Purchase a license and register Epubor Ultimate. You’ll need to do this in order to view all the text from decrypted books. It costs $29.99 a year for a license, $59.99 for a five year license, or $109.99 for a lifetime license. Use the following steps to purchase and register Epubor Ultimate:
    • Go to www.epubor.com/ultimate-order.htm in a web browser.
    • Click the plan you want to purchase.
    • Follow the prompts to purchase Epubor Ultimate.
    • Retrieve the registration code from your email.
    • Open Epubor Ultimate.
    • Click the key icon in the upper-right corner.
    • Enter your email and registration code.
    • Click Register.
  5. Step 5 Decrypt the book you want to print. 5 Decrypt the book you want to print. You will need to decrypt a book to convert it to a PDF and print it. To do so, open Epubor Ultimate and click the Kindle tab at the top of the menu to the left. It should display the downloaded books in your Kindle Library. Double-click a book to start decrypting it.
  6. Step 6 Convert the book to a PDF. 6 Convert the book to a PDF. To do so, select the book in your library to the left. Then click the pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen. Select PDF. Then click Convert to PDF.
  7. Step 7 Open the PDF. 7 Open the PDF. To do so, click the icon that resembles a folder in the lower-right corner. Then click the PDF you just created.
    • You may be asked what program you want to open the PDF in. You can select Adobe Acrobat, a web browser, or a third-party PDF viewer.
  8. Step 8 Open the Print menu. 8 Open the Print menu. To do so, press Ctrl + P on PC, or Command + P on Mac.
  9. Step 9 Select your print options and click Print. 9 Select your print options and click Print. You can use the print menu to select specific pages you want to print or print the entire book. You can also select how many copies you want to print and change the print size. Click Print when you are finished.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Screenshotting Pages

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  1. Step 1 Download Kindle for PC. 1 Download Kindle for PC. You can take screenshots of different pages of a book and print them. This method works best if you only want to print a few pages and don’t want to spend money. The benefit to this method is it will preserve the text format from the book. The downside is that you will not be able to edit the text. Use the following steps to download Kindle for PC:
    • Go to the Kindle download page in a web browser.
    • Click Download for PC & Mac.
    • Open the installation file in your Downloads folder.
    • Follow the prompts to install Kindle for PC.
  2. Step 2 Download the books you want to print. 2 Download the books you want to print. Use the following steps to do so:
    • Open Kindle for PC.
    • Click Library.
    • Click the icon with three dots (⋮) below the book you want to download.
    • Click Download.
  3. Step 3 Open the book you want to print. 3 Open the book you want to print. Once the book has been downloaded, simply double click the book to open it.
  4. Step 4 Open the page you want to print. 4 Open the page you want to print. You can change pages by clicking the arrow icons on the left and right sides of the pages. You can also click the menu icon, which resembles three lines and three dots, in the upper-left corner to view the table of contents and click the chapter you want to go to.
  5. Step 5 Screenshot the page. 5 Screenshot the page. Use one of the following steps to take a screenshot of the page:
    • Windows: Press Win + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool. Click the snipping area icon at the top of the screen, which resembles a rectangle. Then select Rectangle. Drag a rectangle around the page you want to capture. Then click Capture at the bottom of the screen.[1]
    • Mac: Press Command + Shift + 4. Then drag a rectangle around the page you want to capture.[2]
  6. Step 6 Open the screenshot image. 6 Open the screenshot image. Both Windows and Mac have a default photo viewer called “Photos.” You can also open the screenshot in Paint, Photoshop, or any other image viewer/editor. Double-click the screen shot to open it. Use File Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac to navigate to the following location:
    • Windows: C:\Users\[username]\Pictures\Screenshots
    • Mac: You can find your screenshots on your desktop.
  7. Step 7 Print the image. 7 Print the image. To print an image, click Ctrl + P (or Command + P) on Mac. Select your printer options. Make sure the image fits within the page. Then click Print.
    • You can also use the Kindle app for iOS or Android and get screenshots on your phone or tablet. Use a WiFi printer to print the captured pages directly from your phone.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Copying Text

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  1. Step 1 Download Kindle for PC. 1 Download Kindle for PC. You can copy text from different sections of a book. This method works best if you want to print sections of a book. You can copy and paste as much text as you want, but Kindle for PC won’t let you copy more than one page at a time. The text formatting most likely will not be the same as the book. Use the following steps to download Kindle for PC:
    • Go to the Kindle download page in a web browser.
    • Click Download for PC & Mac.
    • Open the installation file in your Downloads folder.
    • Follow the prompts to install Kindle for PC.
  2. Step 2 Download the books you want to print. 2 Download the books you want to print. Use the following steps to do so:
    • Open Kindle for PC.
    • Click Library.
    • Click the icon with three dots (⋮) below the book you want to download.
    • Click Download.
  3. Step 3 Open the book you want to print. 3 Open the book you want to print. Once the book has been downloaded, simply double-click the book to open it.
  4. Step 4 Open the page you want to print. 4 Open the page you want to print. You can change pages by clicking the arrow icons on the left and right sides of the pages. You can also click the menu icon, which resembles three lines and three dots, in the upper-left corner to view the table of contents and click the chapter you want to go to.
  5. Step 5 Copy the text you want to print. 5 Copy the text you want to print. To do so, use the mouse cursor to highlight the text. A menu should appear automatically after you copy the text. Click Copy.
  6. Step 6 Open a Word Processor or Text Editor. 6 Open a Word Processor or Text Editor. You can use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages on Mac, Libre Office, or any other Word processing program. Then click File > New to open a new document.
  7. Step 7 Paste the text into the document. 7 Paste the text into the document. To do so, press Ctrl + V or Command + V on Mac to paste the text. You can copy more text from the eBook and paste more if you want
  8. Step 8 Print the document. 8 Print the document. In most programs, you can print by pressing Ctrl + P (or Command + P on Mac). Select your print settings. Then click Print.
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  • Question Do I have to hook the Kindle up to a printer for it to work? Julianne Mena Julianne Mena Community Answer Yes, or if you have a WiFi printer you should be able to just click on your type of printer when you want to print it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 8
  • Question How do I transfer photos from Kindle in order to print? Band and YT Trash Band and YT Trash Community Answer To get started, visit the amazon.com/photoprints printing page. Sign in using your Amazon account. Choose the size and paper type you want to print. Choose your photos from Prime Photos. Then, select your photos and quantity to print. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 3
  • Question I have a Kindle Fire but no computer. I use an iPad to print, as my iPad is unreliable I had hoped I could use the Kindle instead. Community Answer Community Answer Select Print from the menu for the item or web page that you want to print. Select your printer from the list or select All Printers for nearby printers. Select the number of copies or tap More options to choose the paper's size, color, and orientation. Tap Print. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 17 Helpful 1
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  1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots-00246869-1843-655f-f220-97299b865f6b
  2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102646

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Travis Boylls Written by: Travis Boylls wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. This article has been viewed 448,689 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 5 Updated: December 31, 2025 Views: 448,689 Categories: Amazon Kindle In other languages Spanish German Italian Portuguese Russian French Dutch Hindi Vietnamese Japanese
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