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old code/extensions/chrome_extension/background.js

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+// Background service worker for Chrome extension
+console.log('Quality Recticel Print Helper - Background script loaded');
+
+// Listen for messages from content script
+chrome.runtime.onMessage.addListener((request, sender, sendResponse) => {
+  console.log('Background received message:', request);
+  
+  if (request.action === 'print_label') {
+    handlePrintLabel(request.data, sendResponse);
+    return true; // Keep message channel open for async response
+  }
+  
+  if (request.action === 'fallback_print') {
+    handleFallbackPrint(request.data, sendResponse);
+    return true;
+  }
+  
+  if (request.action === 'get_printers') {
+    getPrinters(sendResponse);
+    return true;
+  }
+  
+  if (request.action === 'check_extension') {
+    sendResponse({status: 'installed', version: chrome.runtime.getManifest().version});
+    return true;
+  }
+});
+
+// Function to handle label printing
+async function handlePrintLabel(printData, sendResponse) {
+  try {
+    console.log('Attempting to print label with data:', printData);
+    
+    // Check if printing API is available
+    if (!chrome.printing || !chrome.printing.getPrinters) {
+      console.error('Chrome printing API not available - browser may be Brave, Edge, or older Chrome');
+      sendResponse({
+        success: false, 
+        error: 'Direct printing API not available in this browser. The extension works best in Google Chrome 85+. Using fallback method instead.'
+      });
+      return;
+    }
+    
+    // Get available printers
+    const printers = await chrome.printing.getPrinters();
+    console.log('Available printers:', printers);
+    
+    if (printers.length === 0) {
+      sendResponse({success: false, error: 'No printers found. Please ensure a printer is installed and set as default.'});
+      return;
+    }
+    
+    // Find selected printer or use default/first available
+    let selectedPrinter;
+    if (printData.printerId && printData.printerId !== 'default') {
+      selectedPrinter = printers.find(p => p.id === printData.printerId);
+    }
+    
+    if (!selectedPrinter) {
+      selectedPrinter = printers.find(p => p.isDefault) || printers[0];
+    }
+    
+    console.log('Using printer:', selectedPrinter);
+    
+    // Create print job
+    const printJob = {
+      printerId: selectedPrinter.id,
+      ticket: {
+        version: '1.0',
+        print: {
+          color: {
+            type: 'STANDARD_MONOCHROME'
+          },
+          duplex: {
+            type: 'NO_DUPLEX'
+          },
+          page_orientation: {
+            type: 'PORTRAIT'
+          },
+          copies: {
+            copies: 1
+          },
+          dpi: {
+            horizontal_dpi: 300,
+            vertical_dpi: 300
+          },
+          media_size: {
+            width_microns: 210000,  // A4 width
+            height_microns: 297000  // A4 height
+          },
+          collate: {
+            collate: false
+          }
+        }
+      },
+      documentBlob: new Blob([printData.html], {type: 'text/html'})
+    };
+    
+    // Submit print job
+    const result = await chrome.printing.submitJob(printJob);
+    console.log('Print job result:', result);
+    
+    if (result.status === 'OK') {
+      sendResponse({success: true, jobId: result.jobId});
+      
+      // Store successful print in extension storage
+      chrome.storage.local.set({
+        lastPrint: {
+          timestamp: Date.now(),
+          jobId: result.jobId,
+          printer: selectedPrinter.displayName
+        }
+      });
+    } else {
+      sendResponse({success: false, error: result.status});
+    }
+    
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Print error:', error);
+    sendResponse({success: false, error: error.message});
+  }
+}
+
+// Function to get available printers
+async function getPrinters(sendResponse) {
+  try {
+    // Check if printing API is available
+    if (!chrome.printing || !chrome.printing.getPrinters) {
+      sendResponse({
+        success: false, 
+        error: 'Direct printing API not available in this browser (works in Chrome only)'
+      });
+      return;
+    }
+    
+    const printers = await chrome.printing.getPrinters();
+    sendResponse({success: true, printers: printers});
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error getting printers:', error);
+    sendResponse({success: false, error: error.message});
+  }
+}
+
+// Extension installation/startup
+chrome.runtime.onInstalled.addListener((details) => {
+  console.log('Quality Recticel Print Helper installed:', details);
+  
+  // Set initial storage values
+  chrome.storage.local.set({
+    extensionVersion: chrome.runtime.getManifest().version,
+    installDate: Date.now()
+  });
+});
+
+// Fallback print method using tabs API (works in Brave, Edge, Chrome)
+async function handleFallbackPrint(printData, sendResponse) {
+  try {
+    console.log('Using fallback print method for Brave/Edge/Chrome');
+    
+    // Create enhanced HTML with better print styles
+    const enhancedHTML = `
+      <!DOCTYPE html>
+      <html>
+      <head>
+        <title>Quality Recticel Label</title>
+        <style>
+          @page {
+            margin: 10mm;
+            size: A4;
+          }
+          body { 
+            margin: 0; 
+            padding: 0;
+            font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 
+            background: white;
+          }
+          .print-container { 
+            width: 100%;
+            display: flex;
+            justify-content: center;
+            align-items: center;
+            min-height: 100vh;
+          }
+          .label-wrapper { 
+            transform: scale(1.5); 
+            transform-origin: center;
+            page-break-inside: avoid;
+          }
+          @media print {
+            body { padding: 0; margin: 0; }
+            .print-container { min-height: auto; padding: 20px 0; }
+            .no-print { display: none !important; }
+          }
+          .print-instructions {
+            position: fixed;
+            top: 10px;
+            right: 10px;
+            background: #007bff;
+            color: white;
+            padding: 10px;
+            border-radius: 5px;
+            font-size: 14px;
+            z-index: 1000;
+          }
+        </style>
+        <script>
+          window.onload = function() {
+            // Auto-print after 1 second
+            setTimeout(() => {
+              window.print();
+              // Auto-close after printing (or after 10 seconds)
+              setTimeout(() => {
+                window.close();
+              }, 2000);
+            }, 1000);
+          };
+          
+          // Handle print events
+          window.onbeforeprint = function() {
+            console.log('Print dialog opened');
+          };
+          
+          window.onafterprint = function() {
+            console.log('Print dialog closed');
+            setTimeout(() => {
+              window.close();
+            }, 500);
+          };
+        </script>
+      </head>
+      <body>
+        <div class="print-instructions no-print">
+          🖨️ Printing will start automatically...<br>
+          <small>If dialog doesn't appear, press Ctrl+P</small>
+        </div>
+        <div class="print-container">
+          <div class="label-wrapper">
+            ${printData.html.replace(/<!DOCTYPE html>|<html>|<\/html>|<head>.*?<\/head>|<body>|<\/body>/gi, '')}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </body>
+      </html>
+    `;
+    
+    // Create a new tab with the enhanced print content
+    const tab = await chrome.tabs.create({
+      url: 'data:text/html;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(enhancedHTML),
+      active: true  // Make active so user can see the print dialog
+    });
+    
+    console.log('Created print tab:', tab.id);
+    sendResponse({success: true, method: 'fallback_tab', tabId: tab.id});
+    
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Fallback print error:', error);
+    sendResponse({success: false, error: 'Browser print fallback failed: ' + error.message});
+  }
+}
+
+// Keep service worker alive
+chrome.runtime.onConnect.addListener((port) => {
+  console.log('Port connected:', port.name);
+});

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/content.js

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+// Content script for Quality Recticel Print Helper
+console.log('Quality Recticel Print Helper - Content script loaded');
+
+// Check if we're on the print module page
+if (window.location.pathname.includes('print_module')) {
+  console.log('Print module page detected, initializing extension features');
+  
+  // Wait for DOM to be ready
+  if (document.readyState === 'loading') {
+    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initializePrintExtension);
+  } else {
+    initializePrintExtension();
+  }
+}
+
+function initializePrintExtension() {
+  console.log('Initializing print extension features');
+  
+  // Add extension status indicator
+  addExtensionStatusIndicator();
+  
+  // Override the print button functionality
+  overridePrintButton();
+  
+  // Add printer selection dropdown
+  addPrinterSelection();
+  
+  // Check extension status
+  checkExtensionStatus();
+}
+
+function addExtensionStatusIndicator() {
+  // Detect browser type
+  const browserType = getBrowserType();
+  
+  // Create status indicator element
+  const statusIndicator = document.createElement('div');
+  statusIndicator.id = 'extension-status';
+  statusIndicator.style.cssText = `
+    position: fixed;
+    top: 10px;
+    right: 10px;
+    background: ${browserType === 'chrome' ? '#28a745' : '#ffc107'};
+    color: ${browserType === 'chrome' ? 'white' : 'black'};
+    padding: 8px 12px;
+    border-radius: 4px;
+    font-size: 12px;
+    z-index: 9999;
+    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
+    max-width: 250px;
+  `;
+  
+  if (browserType === 'chrome') {
+    statusIndicator.textContent = '🖨️ Print Extension Active (Direct Print Available)';
+  } else {
+    statusIndicator.innerHTML = `🖨️ Print Extension Active<br><small>${browserType.toUpperCase()} - Browser Print Mode</small>`;
+  }
+  
+  document.body.appendChild(statusIndicator);
+  
+  // Hide after 4 seconds (longer for non-Chrome browsers)
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    statusIndicator.style.opacity = '0';
+    statusIndicator.style.transition = 'opacity 0.5s';
+    setTimeout(() => statusIndicator.remove(), 500);
+  }, browserType === 'chrome' ? 3000 : 5000);
+}
+
+// Detect browser type
+function getBrowserType() {
+  const userAgent = navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase();
+  if (userAgent.includes('edg/')) return 'edge';
+  if (userAgent.includes('brave')) return 'brave';
+  if (userAgent.includes('chrome') && !userAgent.includes('edg/')) return 'chrome';
+  return 'chromium';
+}
+
+function overridePrintButton() {
+  // Find the print button
+  const printButton = document.getElementById('print-label-btn');
+  
+  if (printButton) {
+    console.log('Found print button, overriding functionality');
+    
+    // Remove existing event listeners by cloning the element
+    const newPrintButton = printButton.cloneNode(true);
+    printButton.parentNode.replaceChild(newPrintButton, printButton);
+    
+    // Add new event listener for extension printing
+    newPrintButton.addEventListener('click', handleExtensionPrint);
+    
+    // Update button text based on browser capabilities
+    const browserType = getBrowserType();
+    if (browserType === 'chrome') {
+      newPrintButton.innerHTML = '🖨️ Print Direct';
+      newPrintButton.title = 'Print directly to default printer (Chrome Extension)';
+    } else {
+      newPrintButton.innerHTML = '🖨️ Print Enhanced';
+      newPrintButton.title = `Enhanced printing for ${browserType.toUpperCase()} browser - Opens optimized print dialog`;
+    }
+    
+    console.log('Print button override complete');
+  } else {
+    console.log('Print button not found, will retry...');
+    // Retry after 1 second if button not found yet
+    setTimeout(overridePrintButton, 1000);
+  }
+}
+
+function handleExtensionPrint(event) {
+  event.preventDefault();
+  event.stopPropagation();
+  
+  console.log('Extension print button clicked');
+  
+  // Get the label preview element
+  const labelPreview = document.getElementById('label-preview');
+  
+  if (!labelPreview) {
+    alert('Label preview not found. Please select an order first.');
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  // Show printing status
+  showPrintStatus('Preparing to print...', 'info');
+  
+  // Create complete HTML for printing
+  const printHTML = createPrintableHTML(labelPreview);
+  
+  // Get selected printer from dropdown
+  const selectedPrinterId = window.getSelectedPrinter ? window.getSelectedPrinter() : 'default';
+  
+  // Try direct printing first, then fallback
+  chrome.runtime.sendMessage({
+    action: 'print_label',
+    data: {
+      html: printHTML,
+      timestamp: Date.now(),
+      printerId: selectedPrinterId
+    }
+  }, (response) => {
+    if (response && response.success) {
+      handlePrintResponse(response);
+    } else {
+      console.log('Direct printing failed, trying fallback method');
+      showPrintStatus('Direct printing unavailable, using browser print...', 'info');
+      
+      // Try fallback method
+      chrome.runtime.sendMessage({
+        action: 'fallback_print',
+        data: {
+          html: printHTML,
+          timestamp: Date.now(),
+          printerId: selectedPrinterId
+        }
+      }, handlePrintResponse);
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+function createPrintableHTML(labelElement) {
+  // Get the computed styles and create a complete HTML document
+  const styles = `
+    <style>
+      body { margin: 0; padding: 20px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }
+      .print-container { width: 210mm; height: 297mm; margin: 0 auto; }
+      .label-wrapper { transform: scale(1); transform-origin: top left; }
+    </style>
+  `;
+  
+  const bodyContent = `
+    <div class="print-container">
+      <div class="label-wrapper">
+        ${labelElement.outerHTML}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  `;
+  
+  return `
+    <!DOCTYPE html>
+    <html>
+    <head>
+      <meta charset="UTF-8">
+      <title>Quality Recticel Label</title>
+      ${styles}
+    </head>
+    <body>
+      ${bodyContent}
+    </body>
+    </html>
+  `;
+}
+
+function handlePrintResponse(response) {
+  console.log('Print response:', response);
+  
+  if (response && response.success) {
+    showPrintStatus('✅ Label sent to printer successfully!', 'success');
+    
+    // Update the order status in the table if possible
+    updateOrderPrintStatus();
+    
+  } else {
+    const errorMsg = response?.error || 'Unknown error occurred';
+    showPrintStatus(`❌ Print failed: ${errorMsg}`, 'error');
+    
+    // Fallback to browser print dialog
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      if (confirm('Direct printing failed. Open browser print dialog?')) {
+        window.print();
+      }
+    }, 2000);
+  }
+}
+
+function showPrintStatus(message, type) {
+  // Remove existing status messages
+  const existingStatus = document.getElementById('print-status-message');
+  if (existingStatus) {
+    existingStatus.remove();
+  }
+  
+  // Create status message
+  const statusDiv = document.createElement('div');
+  statusDiv.id = 'print-status-message';
+  statusDiv.style.cssText = `
+    position: fixed;
+    top: 50%;
+    left: 50%;
+    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
+    background: ${type === 'success' ? '#28a745' : type === 'error' ? '#dc3545' : '#17a2b8'};
+    color: white;
+    padding: 15px 25px;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    z-index: 10000;
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
+    text-align: center;
+    min-width: 300px;
+  `;
+  statusDiv.textContent = message;
+  
+  document.body.appendChild(statusDiv);
+  
+  // Auto-remove after 3 seconds for success/info, 5 seconds for errors
+  const timeout = type === 'error' ? 5000 : 3000;
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    statusDiv.style.opacity = '0';
+    statusDiv.style.transition = 'opacity 0.5s';
+    setTimeout(() => statusDiv.remove(), 500);
+  }, timeout);
+}
+
+function addPrinterSelection() {
+  // Get available printers and add selection dropdown
+  chrome.runtime.sendMessage({action: 'get_printers'}, (response) => {
+    if (response && response.success && response.printers.length > 0) {
+      console.log('Available printers:', response.printers);
+      // Could add printer selection UI here if needed
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+function updateOrderPrintStatus() {
+  // Find selected row in table and update print status
+  const selectedRow = document.querySelector('.print-module-table tbody tr.selected');
+  if (selectedRow) {
+    const printStatusCell = selectedRow.querySelector('td:nth-last-child(2)'); // Second to last column
+    if (printStatusCell) {
+      printStatusCell.innerHTML = '<span style="color: #28a745; font-weight: bold;">✓ Yes</span>';
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+function checkExtensionStatus() {
+  // Verify extension is working
+  chrome.runtime.sendMessage({action: 'check_extension'}, (response) => {
+    if (response) {
+      console.log('Extension status:', response);
+    } else {
+      console.error('Extension communication failed');
+    }
+  });
+}
+
+// Add CSS for extension-specific styling
+const extensionStyles = document.createElement('style');
+extensionStyles.textContent = `
+  #print-label-btn {
+    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #28a745, #20c997) !important;
+    border: none !important;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
+  }
+  
+  #print-label-btn:hover {
+    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #218838, #1ea97c) !important;
+    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
+  }
+`;
+document.head.appendChild(extensionStyles);

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/icons/README.md

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+# Placeholder for icon files - in production, add actual PNG icons:
+# - icon16.png (16x16 pixels)
+# - icon48.png (48x48 pixels)  
+# - icon128.png (128x128 pixels)
+
+# For now, create simple text-based icons using SVG converted to PNG
+# These should be replaced with proper icons later

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/icons/create_icons.py

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+# Simple text-based icons for the Chrome extension
+# These are placeholder files - replace with actual PNG icons for production
+
+# Create simple SVG icons that can be converted to PNG
+ICON_16_SVG = '''
+<svg width="16" height="16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
+  <rect width="16" height="16" fill="#007bff"/>
+  <text x="8" y="12" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" fill="white" text-anchor="middle">🖨</text>
+</svg>
+'''
+
+ICON_48_SVG = '''
+<svg width="48" height="48" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
+  <rect width="48" height="48" fill="#007bff" rx="8"/>
+  <text x="24" y="32" font-family="Arial" font-size="24" fill="white" text-anchor="middle">🖨️</text>
+</svg>
+'''
+
+ICON_128_SVG = '''
+<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
+  <rect width="128" height="128" fill="#007bff" rx="16"/>
+  <text x="64" y="84" font-family="Arial" font-size="48" fill="white" text-anchor="middle">🖨️</text>
+</svg>
+'''
+
+# For now, create simple text placeholders
+# In production, convert these SVGs to PNG files

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/icons/icon128.txt

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+# Placeholder for 128x128 icon
+# This is a text file placeholder  
+# Replace with actual icon128.png file
+🖨️

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/icons/icon16.txt

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+# Placeholder for 16x16 icon
+# This is a text file placeholder
+# Replace with actual icon16.png file
+🖨️

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/icons/icon48.txt

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+# Placeholder for 48x48 icon  
+# This is a text file placeholder
+# Replace with actual icon48.png file
+🖨️

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/manifest.json

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+{
+  "manifest_version": 3,
+  "name": "Quality Recticel Print Helper",
+  "version": "1.0",
+  "description": "Direct printing extension for Quality Recticel label printing system",
+  "permissions": [
+    "activeTab",
+    "storage",
+    "tabs"
+  ],
+  "optional_permissions": [
+    "printing"
+  ],
+  "host_permissions": [
+    "http://localhost:*/*",
+    "http://127.0.0.1:*/*",
+    "*://*/print_module*"
+  ],
+  "background": {
+    "service_worker": "background.js"
+  },
+  "content_scripts": [
+    {
+      "matches": [
+        "http://localhost:*/print_module*",
+        "http://127.0.0.1:*/print_module*",
+        "*://*/print_module*"
+      ],
+      "js": ["content.js"],
+      "run_at": "document_end"
+    }
+  ],
+  "action": {
+    "default_popup": "popup.html",
+    "default_title": "Quality Recticel Print Helper"
+  },
+
+  "web_accessible_resources": [
+    {
+      "resources": ["content.js"],
+      "matches": ["<all_urls>"]
+    }
+  ]
+}

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/popup.html

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+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+<head>
+  <meta charset="UTF-8">
+  <title>Quality Recticel Print Helper</title>
+  <style>
+    body {
+      width: 300px;
+      padding: 15px;
+      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
+      margin: 0;
+    }
+    
+    .header {
+      text-align: center;
+      margin-bottom: 15px;
+    }
+    
+    .logo {
+      font-size: 24px;
+      margin-bottom: 5px;
+    }
+    
+    .title {
+      font-weight: bold;
+      font-size: 14px;
+      margin-bottom: 3px;
+    }
+    
+    .version {
+      font-size: 11px;
+      color: #666;
+    }
+    
+    .status {
+      background: #e8f5e8;
+      border: 1px solid #28a745;
+      color: #28a745;
+      padding: 8px;
+      border-radius: 4px;
+      font-size: 12px;
+      text-align: center;
+      margin: 10px 0;
+    }
+    
+    .info {
+      font-size: 12px;
+      line-height: 1.4;
+      color: #555;
+      margin: 10px 0;
+    }
+    
+    .button {
+      width: 100%;
+      padding: 8px;
+      background: #007bff;
+      color: white;
+      border: none;
+      border-radius: 4px;
+      cursor: pointer;
+      margin: 5px 0;
+      font-size: 12px;
+    }
+    
+    .button:hover {
+      background: #0056b3;
+    }
+    
+    .button.secondary {
+      background: #6c757d;
+    }
+    
+    .button.secondary:hover {
+      background: #545b62;
+    }
+  </style>
+</head>
+<body>
+  <div class="header">
+    <div class="logo">🖨️</div>
+    <div class="title">Quality Recticel Print Helper</div>
+    <div class="version">Version 1.0</div>
+  </div>
+  
+  <div class="status">
+    ✅ Extension Active
+  </div>
+  
+  <div class="info">
+    This extension enables direct printing from the Quality Recticel label system to your default printer without browser dialogs.
+  </div>
+  
+  <button class="button" id="test-print">Test Print Connection</button>
+  <button class="button secondary" id="open-settings">Printer Settings</button>
+  
+  <div class="info">
+    <strong>Usage:</strong> Navigate to the Print Module page and use the enhanced print button for direct printing.
+  </div>
+  
+  <script src="popup.js"></script>
+</body>
+</html>

old code/extensions/chrome_extension/popup.js

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+// Popup script for Quality Recticel Print Helper
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
+  console.log('Popup loaded');
+  
+  // Test print button
+  document.getElementById('test-print').addEventListener('click', function() {
+    chrome.runtime.sendMessage({action: 'get_printers'}, function(response) {
+      if (response && response.success) {
+        if (response.printers.length > 0) {
+          alert(`✅ Found ${response.printers.length} printer(s):\n${response.printers.map(p => p.displayName).join('\n')}`);
+        } else {
+          alert('⚠️ No printers found. Please ensure a printer is installed and set as default.');
+        }
+      } else {
+        const error = response?.error || 'Unknown error';
+        if (error.includes('Chrome printing API not available')) {
+          alert('⚠️ Chrome Printing API not available.\n\nThis may be due to:\n• Chrome version too old (need 85+)\n• Extension permissions not granted\n• Corporate/managed Chrome installation\n\nThe extension will use browser print dialog as fallback.');
+        } else {
+          alert('❌ Error getting printers: ' + error);
+        }
+      }
+    });
+  });
+  
+  // Settings button
+  document.getElementById('open-settings').addEventListener('click', function() {
+    chrome.tabs.create({url: 'chrome://settings/printing'});
+  });
+});