CertiPort Practice Exam

What should you do to scale an image to fit the printable area before printing?

1. Select Print from the File menu, then check Scale to Fit Media.

2. Open the image in the Print Preview and adjust the size there.

3. Change the canvas size in the Image menu before printing.

4. Resize the image in the layers palette to fit dimensions.

The correct answer is: Select Print from the File menu, then check Scale to Fit Media.

To ensure an image fits the printable area effectively, selecting the option to check "Scale to Fit Media" when printing directly addresses this need. When this option is activated, the printer settings automatically adjust the size of the image to match the media size, such as the dimensions of the paper being used. This ensures that the entire image will be printed without being cut off or stretched disproportionately. This method is straightforward and often the most efficient way to prepare an image for printing, particularly when dealing with standard media sizes. It takes into account the specific dimensions of the printer and assists in maintaining the proper aspect ratio, hence providing a quick solution before entering into potentially more complex settings. Other approaches might not guarantee the best fit or could involve extra steps that are unnecessary when a direct solution like "Scale to Fit Media" is available. For instance, adjusting the size in Print Preview or changing canvas size might not correctly account for minor shifts in margins or clipping that could happen when printing, potentially leading to errors or unintended cropping. Thus, utilizing the dedicated feature designed for fitting images to print media is the most effective strategy.