An app I'm working on for a client needed to have a way to print pdf documents. I found a pretty simple solution. This tutorial is specific to pdf screens, although it should work fine with word docs, excel files and powerpoint docs and Html docs. Custom html screens and url screens are a bit different and you'd need to do some modification. Of course, the print option will only work on wifi networks with a compatible printer or driver. There is no error trapping in this method, so if you push the button when you're not on wifi or on a system without a printer, you'll just get a "searching" screen. You can see the tutorial here: http://bit.ly/LZh1lK Cheers!

good work

You are Babe Ruth! Thank you AGAIN!!!!!!!!

Looks like this is for BTv2.0....any ideas on 1.5. Thanks

Haven't played with 1.5 in a while. I'll have a look and let you know.

Maybe I just need to migrate over to 2.0...why did you switch?

@MGoBlue, awesome tutorial - thank you! David buzztouchmods.com

@lsills81 - I made the switch because I wanted to self host. I have control issues (ha ha). I actually have a couple dozen apps that I did with 1.5, but since everything is moving toward plugins, I figured 2.0 was the place to be.

excellent, this really bridges a gap trying to move apps into the actual workplace. anxious to see how that code works and how it attaches to the network and the printer drivers and what one can do... Have/did you look at Airprint and found this code/approach better for a reason? I can see where it is just beacause it has potential to work on more devices. thanks for sharing this, great tutorial. this one is definately a big one to have for the business/workplace area type apps.

I was under the impression that this was AirPrint? @atrain53 any idea on how to implement this in BTv1.5? Thanks

This is airprint. It uses the UIPrintInfo class within iOS. http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/uikit/reference/UIPrintInfo_Class/Reference/Reference.html @lsills81 - I did a quick look at one of my 1.5 apps, and it looks like the code would go within the BT_screen_webview.m and maybe also in the BT_screen_customHTML.m screens. The code to call the button is still in BT_utilities.m at line 320. I don't have time to test it right now. Pushing a deadline before I head off to a conference on Tuesday. @ATRAIN53 - I found several tutorials online with different methods for printing. This was the simplest and easiest to modify for BT.

@MGoBlue That is MORE then enough!!!!! Thank you so much. I will test it today and let you know my results.

Last thing...where would I go to start to comprehend WHERE to put code like this. That is what I struggle with the most!

This one should be pretty easy. The variable definitions still need to go in the .h and .m files (BT_screen_webview) like the tutorial. Try putting the "-(IBAction)printdoc{" code block at the very end of the file before the @end. If that doesn't work, just try in different spots. Trial and error testing is how I learn. Just don't put it within another class/method.

Got it...

@MGoBlue, You never cease to amaze me! Keep up the great work!

@MGoBlue, we really appreciate your efforts and equally appreciate your willingness to share with the community. Thanks for the generosity....

@Stephen - my pleasure

Nice share! I've had success on the simulator but when tested on the device, the print option doesn't come up on my ipad. Could it be my device or anyone else have this issue? Tested on BT 2.0 server and Buzz 1.5 still no go thanks!

@mysps Doing this right now....keep us posted on how it goes. Thanks

OK I just my lost my voice from yelling!!!!!!!!!!! THIS WORKS in BTv1.5 & BTv2.0 Thank you! I'll post video for both later today!

great@ isills81, i think the tutorial that blue made is very simple so i'm not sure that video is needed. i'm just clueless why it works on the simulator and won't work on my device iPad using iOS 5+ .. must be my iPad.

I make video tutorials and save them on YouTube as my own personel "how to" for all that I do. I think that for some....not you....a video is needed. PS: I bet you didn't replace the top line on the last step... Let me know as I have it up on both 1.5 and 2.0 on my iPad and iPhone...

ok great! yeah i replaced the top line.. :) i'll have to test on another device when i get a chance. thanks

I would like to see the video. :). Had some issues with it but I am sure it is my not capitalizing or forgetting punctuation somewhere.

Here is the video...the code zip file is included in the disruption. Thanks to @MGoBlue for the original tutorial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtJkeakP8xs

How would I add this to a URL/WebView? BT2.0

@MGoBlue we followed your instructions but when we try and print one of many .PDF's either local or URL based...when we print the same PDF is printed every time. Any Ideas? Thank you!!!!

Hey hey! I know this is a 2 month old thread, but any answer to the above question? It was brought to my attention by a user of one of my apps that it would print out the same PDF (for me, usually the 1st one alphabetically) regardless of which one is chosen. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!! Merci ;) Nicholas

mgoblue Thank You Sir! One question I have: is there a way to edit the color for the "Print Options" screen. The standard blue clashes pretty hard with my app? Thanks again!