Is there any proper way to print threads?

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The discussion centers on the lack of a print-friendly option for forum threads, with users expressing a desire for a feature that optimizes content for printing. Currently, printing from browsers like Firefox results in excessive paper use, as multiple sheets are needed for a single thread. Users suggest utilizing browser features like "print preview" and extensions to selectively print content, although these methods can be tedious for lengthy threads. There is hope that a dedicated print function may be developed in the future, as it was available in an earlier version of the forum's UI. Overall, the community is seeking a more efficient way to print threads without unnecessary waste.
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Sort of printable versions of thread pages or script optimising thread being sent to printer on-the-fly. Is there anything like that on this forum?
 
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Sort of printable versions of thread pages or script optimising thread being sent to printer on-the-fly. Is there anything like that on this forum?
I use the web page printing feature in my Browser (FireFox). This seems to work for me.
 
Well, for sure it does. But it takes five paper sheets, what could be «copressed» to fit only one when optimised for printing.

I just thought I overlooked this, it is a pretty standard feature for forums, as far as I know.
 
I meant «compressed»...
 
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Sort of printable versions of thread pages or script optimising thread being sent to printer on-the-fly. Is there anything like that on this forum?
At the moment no there is friendly print option. Maybe in the future.
 
OK. Thanks for clarification.
 
Found this thread because I was wondering the same thing. According to an old thread from 2009, there used to be a print-friendly option but I guess not since the major UI overhaul. Overall the new UI is a huge improvement. Hopefully that feature will be reinstated eventually.
 
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Some browser plugin like this one could help for the time being.
 
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Joris, thanks, something like that would help at least for threads that aren't too many pages.
 
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Well, for sure it does. But it takes five paper sheets, what could be «copressed» to fit only one when optimised for printing.

Does "optimised for printing" mean leaving out some parts of the web pages?

If so, a possible work-around is to use the "print preview" feature when it is available - either from your browser or from you printer software. You can see which pages contain the text you want printed and then only print those pages.
 
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I think that's what the poster meant. Extensions like the one to which Joris posted a link allow even finer control over which elements on the page are printed. That should be great as long as you're not printing too many threads or threads with too many posts (just b/c it would become tedious selecting/deselecting the parts you want if you have to do it 10-15 times or more).
 
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I may be able to put something together. Anyone else interested in a thread print function?
 
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