RangeeOS - Take Screenshots

Last modified by Tobias Wintrich on 2025/10/10 13:02

With Rangee OS, it is possible to create screenshots for further use in several ways. You can either use the integrated firmware tool or additionally install the software package Flameshot (https://flameshot.org/).

Information

This article was created and verified with the following software versions:

  • Firmware 13.00 Build 119
  • Flameshot 13.1 (optional)

Integrated Screenshot Tool

The screenshot function included in the firmware can be found under Peripherals Screenshots .  
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Here, you can configure the following options for the "PRINT" key, the "CTRL+SHIFT+P" combination, and/or the "CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+P" combination:

EnableActivates the selected key combination. | Restart required
Capture AreaDefines the area to be captured. The following options are available:
  • Connected monitors (HDMI-1, DP-1, eDP-1 …)
  • All monitors
  • Primary monitor
  • Active window
  • Selected area

If "Selected area" is chosen, the mouse cursor turns into a crosshair after pressing the defined combination, allowing you to select a specific area by holding and dragging the mouse.  
All other options immediately create a screenshot of the corresponding area.

ActionDefines what happens to the created screenshot. The following options are available:
  • Save as file | Saves the screenshot directly to a defined drive (USB stick, network drive, local directory, etc.)
  • Print | Prints the image on the selected printer
  • Copy to clipboard | Copies the image to the local clipboard
Drive for Screenshots

Here you can specify on which drive the screenshot should be saved. Configuration of drives is described here:
Configuration of Drive Mappings

Image File TypeSelect the desired image format for the screenshot. Available formats: Bitmap, GIF, JPEG, PDF, PNG, and TIFF.
Use Default PrinterIf this option is selected in combination with the "Print" action, the screenshot will always be printed on the system’s default printer.
PrinterSelect a specific printer for the "Print" action.

Flameshot

Through the software update function, you can additionally install the open-source screenshot tool Flameshot (https://flameshot.org/).  
If the module is not available for installation, please contact our support team at support@rangee.com.

After installation, the module can be configured under Connections & Applications Flameshot .  
The following module-specific options are available:

  • Enable Flameshot / Connection name
  • Custom command line parameters

Additional settings for automatic startup and icon configuration follow the firmware defaults and are identical to all other software modules.  
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Once started, Flameshot is controlled and configured via a tray icon.  
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Right-clicking the icon opens the configuration area. A left-click immediately starts capturing a selected screen area. After selecting an area, you can choose from various options to edit and save the image.  
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For more information about Flameshot, please refer to the official program documentation:  
https://flameshot.org/docs/overview/overview/