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.

PDF files must be served from the same domain as your app is hosted under. Print.js uses iframe to load files before printing them, therefore, it is limited by the Same Origin Policy. This helps preventing Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

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:

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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Avery Jane had just landed in Berlin, Germany, after a long flight from New York. She was excited to explore the city and immerse herself in the local culture. As she exited the airport, she hailed a taxi, or so she thought.

Fake taxi services pose a significant threat to public safety. They often operate without licenses, and their drivers may not be background-checked. This increases the risk of passengers being robbed, assaulted, or even kidnapped. Moreover, fake taxi services may also be involved in more complex scams, such as overcharging customers or stealing their personal and financial information.

According to Jane, she was heading home from a late-night event when she decided to use an online ride-hailing app to get a ride. After requesting a taxi, she was matched with a driver who claimed to be working for a reputable company. However, as she settled into the backseat, she began to feel uneasy.

The success of the series lies in its approach. By using handheld cameras, natural lighting, and conversational dialogue, it creates a sense of "real-world" spontaneity that polished, big-budget studio productions often lack. Who is Avery Jane?

Avery Jane is a prominent figure in the modern adult entertainment landscape. Known for her girl-next-door aesthetic and high-energy performances, she has built a significant following across major streaming platforms and social media.

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: -FakeTaxi- Avery Jane Finds Fake Taxi -25.05.2023-


 <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 Avery Jane had just landed in Berlin, Germany,


 <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: Fake taxi services pose a significant threat to


<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:

Avery Jane had just landed in Berlin, Germany, after a long flight from New York. She was excited to explore the city and immerse herself in the local culture. As she exited the airport, she hailed a taxi, or so she thought.

Fake taxi services pose a significant threat to public safety. They often operate without licenses, and their drivers may not be background-checked. This increases the risk of passengers being robbed, assaulted, or even kidnapped. Moreover, fake taxi services may also be involved in more complex scams, such as overcharging customers or stealing their personal and financial information.

According to Jane, she was heading home from a late-night event when she decided to use an online ride-hailing app to get a ride. After requesting a taxi, she was matched with a driver who claimed to be working for a reputable company. However, as she settled into the backseat, she began to feel uneasy.

The success of the series lies in its approach. By using handheld cameras, natural lighting, and conversational dialogue, it creates a sense of "real-world" spontaneity that polished, big-budget studio productions often lack. Who is Avery Jane?

Avery Jane is a prominent figure in the modern adult entertainment landscape. Known for her girl-next-door aesthetic and high-energy performances, she has built a significant following across major streaming platforms and social media.

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.

Development and Support

Please report issues and feature requests in GitHub Issues.

If you have questions when implementing or using the library, ask about it in StackOverflow.

Pull requests are very welcome! Make sure your patches are well tested: README.md.

Print.js was built from the hard work of all these contributors.