On most Toshiba Satellite keyboards, “PrtSc” sits on the top row near F12; some models share it with End and need Fn.
New to a Toshiba laptop and hunting for the screenshot button? You’re after the Print Screen key, a small label that can look slightly different across models. This guide shows where to find it, what the markings mean, and every fast way to capture your screen on Windows without installing extra tools.
What The Print Screen Label Looks Like
Manufacturers shorten the name to fit a small keycap. You’ll see markings like “PrtSc,” “PrtScn,” or “PrtSc/SysRq.” On many Toshiba units the lettering is white. If you spot blue text, that function needs the Fn modifier. The location stays consistent in most layouts: the top row to the right side, close to the Delete cluster or above the number pad.
Find The PrtScn Key On Toshiba Satellite Models: Layout Guide
Most recent Satellite and Satellite Pro models place the Print Screen key on the upper right area of the main keyboard block. Official keyboard diagrams for the Satellite Pro L50-J series show a dedicated “PRTSC” key at the top, next to the function keys and near Delete. Older units may combine the label with End or Insert; in that case the blue legend signals you’ll tap Fn with the key to call Print Screen.
Quick Ways To Confirm Your Key
First, scan the top row from F10 to the right edge. Look for a short “PrtSc” mark. Next, check the six-key cluster above the arrow keys (Insert, Delete, Home, End, PgUp, PgDn). If your model uses a dual-purpose key, “PrtSc” can sit on End. If you still can’t find it, open your model’s PDF manual and look at the keyboard layout page; Dynabook’s maintenance manuals include labeled diagrams for many Satellite lines.
Windows Shortcuts That Use Print Screen
Once you’ve located the key, here are the built-in shortcuts you can rely on:
Capture The Whole Display
Press the Windows logo key + PrtScn. Windows saves a PNG into Pictures → Screenshots. This works on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and is the quickest way to grab everything on your screen without opening any app.
Copy The Active Window
Press Alt + PrtScn. That copies only the current window to the clipboard so you can paste it into Paint, Word, or a chat. It’s handy when you don’t want the taskbar or background in the image.
Use Snipping Tool For Regions And Video
Press Windows + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool overlay. Drag to select a region, choose a window, or press the Full-screen option. On recent builds you can also press Windows + Shift + R to start screen recording inside Snipping Tool.
No Dedicated PrtScn? Try This
If your keyboard lacks a standalone Print Screen key, use Fn + Windows + Space to grab the screen. That combo is supported on many compact laptops and saves the capture to your Pictures → Screenshots folder.
Model Quirks You Might See
Shared With The End Key
Some Satellite models map the print command to the End key. In that layout you’ll press Fn + Windows + End to save a full-screen shot or Fn + Alt + End to copy the active window. The letters “PrtSc” sit on the End keycap as a secondary mark.
Function Row Behavior
On certain keyboards the F-row defaults to media shortcuts. If pressing PrtScn seems to do nothing, open your keyboard settings or Toshiba function utility and switch the F-row mode, or just hold Fn while tapping the key.
Pro Tips For Faster Screenshots
Send Screens Right To Files
Use Windows + PrtScn to bypass the clipboard. The system dims briefly and writes a PNG into Pictures → Screenshots. That folder is a safe default for sharing or attaching to tickets.
Keep The Mouse Out Of The Shot
Standard Print Screen ignores the pointer. If you need the cursor visible, start a capture with Snipping Tool and toggle the pointer option in its settings before you snip.
Mark Up In Seconds
After Windows + Shift + S, a preview pops in the corner. Click it to open tools for pen, highlighter, shapes, and crop. You can add arrows or blur sensitive info and then hit Save.
When Screenshots Don’t Work
Nothing Happens On PrtScn
Check that OneDrive or another utility hasn’t taken over the key. If you use game overlays, pause them and try again. You can also test with Windows + Shift + S; if that works, the Snipping Tool path is fine and the direct Print Screen handling is blocked by another app.
Folder Doesn’t Show New Images
Open File Explorer and head to Pictures → Screenshots. If the folder is missing, create it and try Windows + PrtScn again. If you changed the Pictures library location in the past, Windows may be saving to OneDrive instead.
Shortcut Collisions
Third-party tools sometimes grab the same keys. Game Bar uses Windows + Alt + PrtScn for window captures in games. If you hear a chime but don’t see files, open Game Bar and check its Gallery.
Where To Check Official Guidance
Microsoft documents the Print Screen shortcuts for Windows, including the “Windows logo key + PrtScn” save trick and the “Fn + Windows + Space” combo on devices that lack a dedicated key. Microsoft’s Snipping Tool page also lists the “Windows + Shift + S” overlay and the newer screen-recording shortcut. Those pages stay current and match what you’ll see on your laptop after updates.
Step-By-Step: Find It, Test It, Use It
1) Spot The Key
Scan the top right of the keyboard for “PrtSc,” “PrtScn,” or “PrtSc/SysRq.” If the marking is blue, plan to hold Fn with it. If you see the legend on End, that’s your target.
2) Try The Common Combos
Press Windows + PrtScn. If the screen flashes, a file landed in Pictures → Screenshots. Press Alt + PrtScn and paste into Paint to verify the clipboard path. If neither works, try Fn + Windows + Space or the End-key variant mentioned above.
3) Graduate To Snipping Tool
Press Windows + Shift + S and pick Rectangular Snip. Draw a box around what matters. Mark it up, save, and you’re done. Restart and try.
Common Key Labels And What They Do
The quick reference below gathers the markings you’ll see and how to trigger them.
| Key Label | Where It Lives | How To Use It |
|---|---|---|
| PrtSc / PrtScn | Top row, right side | Windows + PrtScn saves; Alt + PrtScn copies window |
| PrtSc on End | End key, blue legend | Fn + Windows + End saves; Fn + Alt + End copies window |
| None printed | No dedicated key | Fn + Windows + Space saves a screen image |
Windows Settings That Change Screenshot Behavior
If OneDrive is set to save captures, the PrtScn path may point to cloud storage instead of the local Pictures folder. Open OneDrive Settings → Backup and check the “Screenshots” toggle. You can turn it off to keep files in Pictures → Screenshots.
You can also remap the Print Screen button to open Snipping Tool instantly. In Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard, turn on the option that says “Use the Print Screen button to open screen snipping.” Now tapping the key opens the snip bar without the Windows + Shift + S combo.
Extra Capture Methods That Work Well
Game Bar For Shortcuts In Games
Press Windows + G and use the Capture widget. It adds a single-click button for screenshots and saves them into Videos → Captures, which is handy when a game runs full-screen and the standard overlay doesn’t appear.
Multiple Displays, One Shot
Windows + PrtScn saves all connected screens in one image. If you want only the current display, use Snipping Tool’s Full-screen snip instead and pick the monitor you want after the capture.
For official steps on the save shortcut and the no-PrtScn fallback, see Microsoft’s page on the keyboard shortcut for Print Screen. For Snipping Tool shortcuts and video capture, Microsoft documents them on its Snipping Tool guide.
The Bottom Line
On these laptops the Print Screen key lives on the top right, and the fastest way to save a full shot is Windows + PrtScn. When you need control, launch Snipping Tool with Windows + Shift + S. If you can’t find a dedicated key, the Fn + Windows + Space combo or an End-key variant will still get the job done.