Jun 19 2017 08:27 AM
I am tring to figure out if there is a way to print a document directly from a document library list without opening the document up. Users are use to right-clicking on a Word document in Windows Explorer, selecting the Print option from the menu and having the doucment automatically print. I have not been able to reproduce this process in SharePoint Online. Any one have any ideas on how thsi can be done?
Thanks.
Jun 19 2017 08:43 AM
Hi John,
I don't believe the functionality has ever been in One Drive or Sharepoint online.
Options as I see it are
Not the best answer but I hope it helps?
Cheers
Simon
Jun 19 2017 09:30 AM
This option doesn't exist in SharePoint as the general idea of SharePoint is to kill less trees ;)
If this is a requirement you will most likely be looking at a JavaScript solution. So somthing like this:
The main issue is that you don't have much control over how the document is printed. Therefore opening the document properly and making the application responsible for the printing is the easier option.
Jun 19 2017 01:38 PM
Jun 20 2017 09:18 AM
Hello Simon,
The process you laid out is the best one I could come up with. Not the best but it does work and works consistently.
Thanks,
John
Jun 20 2017 09:20 AM
Hello Pieter,
The java script solution looks like it may work but I did not want to have to do any scripting. I think I am sticking with the option of just opening the document and pritning it for now.
Jun 20 2017 09:21 AM
Hello Juan,
I have been looking for a 3rd party solution but have not found one. But I am keeping my eyes open.
Thanks,
John
Jul 31 2019 05:58 PM
Hi John,
This product Reform VDP should help you solve your problem. Here is a video that I think demonstrates the functionality you are looking for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEspP8x3rlo
The product webpage is http://www.fabsoft.com/products/reform-vdp.html
Jan 04 2020 10:10 AM
Hi John,
This UPD driver was developed to securely print directly from any Windows application to SharePoint Document directories.
Here is a list of quick demonstration videos:
https://youtu.be/3Usfg-xIueA (Automatic classification)
https://youtu.be/bzRFkmcfbSs (using Flow)
https://youtu.be/JW8CbMXODKY (using AI Builder)
Product page: http://www.fabsoft.com/Products/universal-print-driver.html
If you need any assistance please contact me at sales@fabsoft.com.
Thanks,
Gary Hollfelder