Disabling Chrome's Print Preview (macOS)

Issue/Question

How do I use macOS's print interface instead of Chrome's?

Environment

  • macOS

Cause

Some print features are not available in Chrome's print interface, which can either limit the printer's capabilities or completely block the job from successfully printing.

Resolution

  1. Right-click the Chrome dock icon.
  2. Select Quit.
  3. Click (Spotlight Search).
  4. Enter Terminal.
  5. Select the  Terminal application and press return.
  6. Enter the following: defaults write com.google.Chrome DisablePrintPreview -bool true
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