How Can I Print Landscape Labels from Chrome Without Using the System Dialog?

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Asked By CuriousCactus22 On

I'm trying to print labels from a web application, and I need them to be in landscape orientation on my TSC TE200 thermal printer. The labels are 100mm wide by 75mm tall. When I use the Chrome print dialog, the prints come out rotated sideways because it defaults to portrait and lacks an orientation selector. The only time it prints correctly is when I use the system dialog, but I want to avoid that if possible. I've also found that setting the CSS for landscape doesn't work because it alters the page dimensions, causing overflow issues. Does anyone know a way to reliably print these landscape labels from Chrome without resorting to the system dialog? Or is this just a limitation of Chrome itself?

4 Answers

Answered By PrinterPundit27 On

It definitely sounds like a tough spot. You could also experiment with using different paper sizes to see if that helps with printing in the right direction. Sometimes, it's about finding the right dimensions that align with how Chrome sends the print to the driver. Good luck!

Answered By TechSavvyTom On

Honestly, this seems like a Chrome limitation, much to our frustration. I’ve tried various hacks, but they rarely yield consistent results. Your best bet might still be sticking to the system dialog or using something like QZ Tray if you're open to it. Maybe it’s worth re-evaluating how necessary avoiding those methods truly is.

Answered By LabelWizard78 On

Yeah, this seems to be a known issue with Chrome's print dialog on macOS. You might want to try using the `@media print {}` CSS rule to see if you can set the orientation explicitly that way. While it's mainly for dealing with background images, it might help correct your label’s orientation during printing. But keep in mind, it might still not work 100% of the time, given how Chrome manages print jobs.

Answered By PrintMaster98 On

It looks like you’ve hit a common wall with Chrome’s limitations on macOS. While you can manage your layout within your web app, you can't control the print orientation reliably through Chrome's print dialog. I’ve had similar issues and found that generating a PDF server-side often works better. It maintains the correct orientation when printed. So, if you can shift your approach to creating PDFs, that might solve your problem without needing to touch the system dialog. Just a thought!

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