PDF Printing

Print.js was primarily written to help us print PDF files directly within our apps, without leaving the interface, and no use of embeds. For unique situations where there is no need for users to open or download the PDF files, and instead, they just need to print them.

One scenario where this is useful, for example, is when users request to print reports that are generated on the server side. These reports are sent back as PDF files. There is no need to open these files before printing them. Print.js offers a quick way to print these files within our apps.

Example

Add a button to print a PDF file located on your hosting server:


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS('docs/printjs.pdf')">
    Print PDF
 </button>

Result:

For large files, you can show a message to the user when loading files.


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS({printable:'docs/xx_large_printjs.pdf', type:'pdf', showModal:true})">
    Print PDF with Message
 </button>

Result:

The library supports base64 PDF printing:


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS({printable: base64, type: 'pdf', base64: true})">
    Print PDF with Message
 </button>

Result:

HTML Printing

Sometimes we just want to print selected parts of a HTML page, and that can be tricky. With Print.js, we can easily pass the id of the element that we want to print. The element can be of any tag, as long it has a unique id. The library will try to print it very close to how it looks on screen, and at the same time, it will create a printer friendly format for it.

Example

Add a print button to a HTML form:


 <form method="post" action="#" id="printJS-form">
    ...
 </form>

 <button type="button" onclick="printJS('printJS-form', 'html')">
    Print Form
 </button>

Result:

Name:
Email:
Message:

Print.js accepts an object with arguments. Let's print the form again, but now we will add a header to the page:


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS({ printable: 'printJS-form', type: 'html', header: 'PrintJS - Form Element Selection' })">
    Print Form with Header
 </button>

Result:

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JSON Printing

A simple and quick way to print dynamic data or array of javascript objects.

Example

We have the following data set in our javascript code. This would probably come from an AJAX call to a server API:


 someJSONdata = [
    {
       name: 'John Doe',
       email: 'john@doe.com',
       phone: '111-111-1111'
    },
    {
       name: 'Barry Allen',
       email: 'barry@flash.com',
       phone: '222-222-2222'
    },
    {
       name: 'Cool Dude',
       email: 'cool@dude.com',
       phone: '333-333-3333'
    }
 ]

We can pass it to Print.js:


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS({printable: someJSONdata, properties: ['name', 'email', 'phone'], type: 'json'})">
    Print JSON Data
 </button>

Result:


We can style the data grid by passing some custom css: motion school


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS({
	    printable: someJSONdata,
	    properties: ['name', 'email', 'phone'],
	    type: 'json',
	    gridHeaderStyle: 'color: red;  border: 2px solid #3971A5;',
	    gridStyle: 'border: 2px solid #3971A5;'
	})">
    Print JSON Data
 </button>

Result:


We can customize the table header text sending an object array : A leading online platform offering specialized courses


 <button type="button" onclick="printJS({
	    printable: someJSONdata,
	    properties: [
		{ field: 'name', displayName: 'Full Name'},
		{ field: 'email', displayName: 'E-mail'},
		{ field: 'phone', displayName: 'Phone'}
	    ],
	    type: 'json'
        })">
    Print with custom table header text
 </button>

Result:


JSON, HTML and Image print can receive a raw HTML header: With advancements in technology and the rise of


<button type="button" onclick="printJS({
		printable: someJSONdata,
		type: 'json',
		properties: ['name', 'email', 'phone'],
		header: '<h3 class="custom-h3">My custom header</h3>',
		style: '.custom-h3 { color: red; }'
	  })">
	Print header raw html
</button>
 
 

Result:

: A leading online platform offering specialized courses like "Motion Beast" (2D animation) and "3D Motion Beast". They are known for advanced, project-based training in Adobe After Effects and Blender.

The future of motion is exciting and rapidly evolving. With advancements in technology and the rise of new mediums, such as virtual and augmented reality, motion is becoming more immersive and interactive.

: One of India’s premier institutions offering a Master of Design (M.Des) in Animation Design. Core Curriculum: What You Will Learn

October 26, 2023 Subject: Overview of Motion Study Principles, History, and Modern Application

If your inquiry referred to teaching animation, "Motion School" usually refers to institutions offering courses in Motion Graphics and Animation .

: Located in California, it is globally recognized for its focus on industry-ready skills for film and games.

Modern ergonomists use motion study to prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). By analyzing the motion of keyboard typing or lifting boxes, workplaces are redesigned to minimize physical stress.

Traditional school asks: What do you know?

Browser Compatibility

Currently, not all library features are working between browsers. Below are the results of tests done with these major browsers, using their latest versions.

Google Chrome
Safari
Firefox
Edge
Opera
Internet Explorer
PDF
HTML
Images
JSON

Thank you BrowserStack for the support. Amazing cross-browser testing tool.

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