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| Lines of code | 134 |
| Technical Name |
print_by_browser |
| License | See License tab |
| Website | https://www.surekhatech.com/ |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Lines of code | 134 |
| Technical Name |
print_by_browser |
| License | See License tab |
| Website | https://www.surekhatech.com/ |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
Overview
Printing documents in Odoo typically forces users to download a PDF first and then open it
separately to print - an extra step that slows down operations in fast-paced environments like
warehouses, retail counters, and logistics floors.
Print By Browser removes that friction entirely.
It adds a configurable Print Mode option to every Odoo report, letting you choose
between the standard browser download and a direct one-click print dialog - no PDF saved,
no extra window opened. Works with USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and network printers out of the box,
and is fully compatible with both Community and Enterprise
editions of Odoo 18 and 19.
Features of Print By Browser
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How Print By Browser Works
Print By Browser adds a Print Mode option to every report in Odoo's
Technical Reports list. When set to Show Print Window, the module intercepts
the report action before it reaches Odoo's default download handler. It fetches the
generated PDF silently in the background and immediately opens the browser's native
print dialog - giving the user full control over printer selection, copies, and paper
settings without ever saving a file.
The module depends only on base and web - the two modules
present in every Odoo installation - making it compatible with both Community and
Enterprise editions without any additional dependencies.
Print Mode Options - at a glance
Default Odoo behaviour. The generated PDF is downloaded to the user's device. No change from standard Odoo.
Intercepts the report, fetches the PDF silently, and opens the browser's native print dialog instantly - no file saved.
Functionalities
Output Settings Tab on Reports
Every report in Settings → Technical → Reports now includes a new Output Settings tab. Inside it you will find the Print Mode selection field.
- Download to Browser: Standard Odoo PDF download (default value).
- Show Print Window: Opens the browser print dialog directly.
- The setting is stored per-report, so different reports can have different modes.
- Works on both PDF (
qweb-pdf) and text (qweb-text) report types.
Direct Print Dialog - Instant print from any report
Configure any report independently - Sale Order, Invoice, Delivery Slip, and more
Each report in Settings -> Technical -> Reports can be individually configured. Sales teams can download quotes as PDFs while warehouse staff get instant print dialogs on delivery slips - all in the same Odoo instance.
Smart wkhtmltopdf health check - instant notification if PDF engine has issues
When Show Print Window is triggered for a PDF report, the module automatically checks the wkhtmltopdf installation status. If an issue is detected, a sticky notification is shown in the top-right corner with a clear description of the problem.
- ok - Proceeds normally, opens print dialog.
- upgrade - Opens dialog with an upgrade reminder.
- broken / install / workers - Shows descriptive notification, falls back to Odoo default.
Configuration
Print By Browser requires no additional configuration after installation. Follow the steps below to set up print mode for any report:
Go to Apps, search for Print By Browser, and click Install.
No extra dependencies - only base and web are required.
Go to Settings -> General Settings -> Developer Tools and activate Developer Mode. This makes the Technical menu visible.
Go to Settings -> Technical -> Reporting -> Reports. A list of all installed report actions is displayed.
Click any report you want to configure - for example Sale Order, Delivery Slip, or Invoice.
Click the Output Settings tab. Change the Print Mode field from Download to Browser to Show Print Window.
Click Save. Now open any record that uses this report (e.g. a confirmed Sale Order), click Print, and the browser print dialog will open automatically instead of downloading a file.
Access Rights
Print By Browser does not define any new security groups or access rules. It inherits Odoo's
existing access control on ir.actions.report. The table below summarises who can
do what:
| User Role | Can Print (Show Print Window) | Can Configure Print Mode | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any internal user | ✓ | ✗ | Users can print using whichever mode the admin configured. No extra rights needed. |
| Technical / Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | Full access to Technical Reports menu to set Print Mode per report. |
Compatibility
Depends only on base and web - available in every Odoo edition.
No Enterprise-specific dependencies.
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