This topic was addressed back in mid 2007, but I want to make sure that newer readers are aware of it, because for me it is one of the coolest capabilities of Lightroom.

If you take advantage of templates, which are saved settings, you can print with just two clicks of the mouse. If you are used to printing out of Photoshop you will appreciate how amazing this is, as it encompasses everything from image sizing and sharpening, to File>Print settings and printer driver settings.

Here’s how:

• In the right panel of the Print module, set your print settings. I usually don’t want anything but the image, so I set Rotate to Fit and Cell Size, and turn off Stroke, Identity Plate and Photo Info. Under Print Job I set Print to Printer, Print Resolution, Print Sharpening,paper Profile and Rendering Intent.
• Click on Page Setup at the bottom of the left Panel, choose your printer, and set your printer driver settings. I turn color management off, set the paper type, size and source, and image orientation. Hit OK or Save to exit the dialog.
• To add a new template, click on the + to the right of the Template Browser in the left panel. Name the template, including the print size and paper type (e.g. 16x24 Hahnemuhle Photo Rag).
• Now that the template is set up, any time you want to print an image with that size/paper combination, simply bring the image up in the Print module, click on the template name in the Template Browser, and hit Print One. If you want to print multiple images, select them all, click on the template, and hit Print One. (Print One bypasses the printer driver dialog, which you have already configured. If you want to get back into it, hit Print instead).

Each time you print a different size and paper combination, take the time to create the template for it.

Enjoy!