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๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Quality Recticel Print Extension

Simple & Robust Chrome Extension for PDF Printing

โœจ NEW SIMPLIFIED APPROACH: No Windows service needed! Just install the Chrome extension and print directly from your browser.

๐Ÿš€ Simple Chrome Extension Solution

๐Ÿ† What You Get:
  • โœ… Direct PDF Printing - Uses browser's print dialog
  • โœ… Zero Configuration - Works immediately after install
  • โœ… Cross-Platform - Works on Windows, Mac, Linux
  • โœ… No External Services - No Windows service needed
  • โœ… Robust Fallback - Downloads PDF if extension unavailable
๐Ÿ”ง How It Works:
  • ๐ŸŒ Chrome Extension - Simple browser integration
  • ๐Ÿ“„ Hidden Tab Method - Opens PDF in background tab
  • ๏ฟฝ๏ธ Native Print Dialog - User controls printer selection
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Auto Cleanup - Closes tab after printing
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Secure - No external connections required

๐ŸŒ Chrome Extension - All You Need!

Simple browser-based printing solution
๐ŸŽ‰ SIMPLIFIED: Just install this Chrome extension - no Windows service needed!
๐ŸŽฏ Key Features:
  • ๏ฟฝ๏ธ Opens PDF in hidden browser tab and triggers print dialog
  • ๐Ÿ” Automatic extension detection on web page
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Print status feedback and error handling
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Graceful fallback to PDF download
  • โš™๏ธ Works with any printer Chrome can access
  • ๐ŸŒ Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
๐Ÿš€ Quick Install (3 steps):
  1. Download and extract the extension files
  2. Open Chrome โ†’ chrome://extensions/
  3. Enable "Developer mode" โ†’ Click "Load unpacked" โ†’ Select folder

Extension package (~10KB)
Individual files for inspection:
manifest.json background.js content.js popup.html popup.js

๐Ÿ“š Documentation & Support

โšก Quick Setup Guide

2-minute installation guide with visual steps and troubleshooting tips.

๐Ÿ“– Quick Setup
๐Ÿ“‹ Complete Guide

Comprehensive installation documentation with troubleshooting and API reference.

๐Ÿ“š Full Documentation
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Reference

Developer documentation with API specs and customization examples.

๐Ÿ”ง Developer Docs

โš™๏ธ System Requirements & Information

๐Ÿ’ป Requirements:
  • Browser: Google Chrome (any recent version)
  • OS: Windows, Mac, or Linux
  • Privileges: None required (standard user)
  • Internet: Not required (works offline)
  • Installation: Just load extension in Chrome
๐Ÿ” How It Works:
  1. ๐ŸŒ Web page detects Chrome extension
  2. ๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Extension Available โ†’ Green "Print Labels (Extension)" button
  3. ๐Ÿ“„ Extension Unavailable โ†’ Blue "Generate PDF" button
  4. ๐Ÿ”„ Extension opens PDF in hidden tab โ†’ triggers print dialog
  5. โœ… User selects printer and confirms โ†’ automatic cleanup
๐Ÿš€ Ready to Test?

Installation takes ~2 minutes โ€ข Zero maintenance required

๐Ÿงช Test the Extension

After installing the extension, click below to test if the print module detects it correctly:

๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Go to Print Module
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