Print a different page than current page?
 

I have an html page describing an event we will be holding, "description.html". I have a Word document (which I can convert to PDF or html format) which is the registration form for the event.

I would like to create a link at the bottom of "description.html" that says, "Click here to print the registration form." I want the viewer to be able to click on the link and have the registration form automatically go to the printer, without having to open it first.

I found a javascript that will print a different page than the current page, but only if you go to FILE, PRINT in the browser. I would really like to do it with a link or a button.

I was told you can accomplish this with the use of framesets, but I couldn't get it to work right.

Can anyone help?

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

u want it to go strait to the printer?

I know that if u put a link on description.html to the form ure placing there as well it will ask u to save or open it. from either or both u can then open and print the page

as for making it go straight to the printer i'm not sure maybe IM brandon and maybe he can assist

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

You want this button to automatically send the page to the printer without loading on the screen? As far as I know, that's not possible. And I wouldn't really recommend it if it is. It's nice to see what you're printing before-hand to see what it is, how long it is, etc. I'd either go with a PDF or an HTML file for an online doc. I'm a bit opposed to using the MS Word format on a website since not everyone has Word and the formating of the page is more like to be off than with HTML or a PDF.

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

I found this at HtmlGoodies.
It doesn't do exactly what you want, but it does show an onload command that might work for you.

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

Thanks for your suggestions. I agree about the Word document; we normally do not post docs in that format.

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

Will this help you at all?
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamici...printstyle.htm

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

I figured out how to do it.

In the current document, in the HEAD tag, type the following code (where href= refers to the different page you want to print without loading to the screen first):

<link rel="alternate" media="print" href="different_page.html" />

<script>
function printWindow(){
bV = parseInt(navigator.appVersion)
if (bV >= 4) window.print()
}
</script>

and then in the BODY of the current document type:

<a href="javascript:printWindow()">Print The Different Page</a>

(I wanted a link to print and not a print button).

I know this won't work for every browser, but it will work for my purposes. Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions!

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

LOL, OK, I have no idea how to get that smiley face outta the code! But you can figure out what I meant!

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

use the [ code][/ code] (spaces added so it wouldn't actaully do it)

if you want to add another line in your code you can have it so theres a link to the page you want printed if the browser doesnt support it.

it being this:
think that should work, you might have to debug but thats the general idea

Re: Print a different page than current page?
 

I think that this should work, but I haven't tested it: