How to Disable Print Preview in Google Chrome

Print preview in Google Chrome can be helpful, but sometimes you just want to print directly without the extra step. If you’re looking for a quicker way to print or find the preview screen unnecessary, this guide will show you how to disable print preview in Chrome.

Why Disable Print Preview?

Some users prefer to skip the preview and go straight to printing, especially if they frequently print the same type of documents. Disabling print preview can save time and reduce extra clicks.

How to Disable Print Preview in Chrome

Method 1: Using Chrome Flags (Temporary Solution)

Chrome has an experimental feature that lets you bypass print preview. Here’s how to enable it:

1. Open Chrome Flags

In your Chrome address bar, type:

chrome://flags 

Press Enter.
 

2. Search for Print Preview

In the search bar at the top, type:

Print Preview 

 

3. Disable Print Preview

• Look for "Enable Print Preview" or a similar option.
• Click the dropdown menu next to it and select Disabled.
   

4. Relaunch Chrome

• Click the Relaunch button at the bottom to apply the changes.
   

⚠️ Note: Chrome updates may remove this flag, so this method might not work forever.

 

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Method 2: Using a Chrome Extension (Permanent Solution)

If the flag method doesn’t work, you can use an extension to bypass print preview:

1. Open the Chrome Web Store
    

   • Go to: https://chrome.google.com/webstore
      

2. Search for "Direct Print"
    

   • Look for extensions like "Direct Print for Chrome" or similar.
      

3. Install the Extension
    

   • Click Add to Chrome and confirm installation.
      

4. Print Without Preview
    

   • After installing, the extension will let you print directly without opening the preview window.
      

 

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Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Quick Print)

If you don’t want to disable print preview permanently, you can use a keyboard shortcut to print faster:

• Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + P, then press Enter immediately.
   
• Mac: Press Command + P, then press Return.
   

This quickly sends the document to your printer without manually confirming the preview.

 

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Final Thoughts

Disabling print preview in Chrome can speed up your workflow if you print often. While Chrome’s built-in flag method may not always be available, using an extension or keyboard shortcuts can help you print faster.

If Google changes how print preview works in future updates, we’ll keep this guide updated. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions!