How to disable print option for pdf in iframe?

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by deron , in category: HTML & CSS , 9 months ago

How to disable print option for pdf in iframe?

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by mallory_cormier , 9 months ago

@deron 

You cannot directly disable the print option for a PDF displayed in an iframe. However, you can try some workarounds to restrict the printing of the PDF:

  1. Use a PDF viewer that supports disabling printing: Look for a PDF viewer that allows you to disable printing options. Some PDF viewers have advanced features that allow you to restrict printing or other actions.
  2. Overlay a transparent div: You can try overlaying a transparent div over the iframe to prevent users from clicking on the print button. However, this method may not be foolproof as users can still access the print option using keyboard shortcuts.
  3. Convert the PDF to an image: Convert the PDF to an image and display it in the iframe instead. Images cannot be printed directly from the browser, so this method can prevent users from printing the content.
  4. Use a secure PDF viewer plugin: Consider using a secure PDF viewer plugin that provides more options for restricting printing and other actions.


Please note that these methods may not provide full-proof protection against printing, as determined users may still find ways to print the PDF content.

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