How to Fix Blank Coupon Pages When Printing PDFs from Chrome
Question details
The user is unable to successfully print coupons directly from a web browser, resulting in completely blank pages being printed instead of the voucher content.
- Product
- Google Chrome / PDF Print
- Device & OS
- Windows 8.1
- Scenario
- Attempting to print coupons directly from the Green Giant website using Google Chrome's built-in print dialog.
- Observed behavior
- The printer outputs blank pages despite the printing function working successfully in the past.
Verify that your printer has sufficient ink and toner, and successfully print a test page or standard text document locally to confirm the issue is isolated to the browser's PDF viewer.
Print the Coupon Using a Dedicated PDF Reader
Bypass Google Chrome's built-in print function by downloading the coupon to your local storage and printing it through a standalone PDF application.
Browsers like Google Chrome use a built-in PDF viewer that sometimes struggles to render complex PDF scripts or proprietary coupon formatting properly, especially on older operating systems. By downloading the file and handing the task over to a dedicated PDF software, you ensure the document is processed accurately.
On the coupon website, trigger the print dialog in Chrome. Instead of selecting your physical printer, change the 'Destination' dropdown to 'Save as PDF' and save the file to your computer.
Ensure you have a standalone PDF reader installed on your system, such as WPS Office or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
Locate the saved coupon PDF on your computer, right-click the file, select 'Open with', and choose your dedicated PDF reader application.
Click 'File' in the top menu, select 'Print', ensure the preview displays the coupon barcode and text correctly, and then click the 'Print' button.
Fix Chrome Printing Issues Easily with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a robust, built-in PDF viewer and printer that accurately processes and prints web-based PDFs and coupons, bypassing browser glitches. It is lightweight, free, and fully compatible with all standard PDF documents, even on older Windows versions.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free on your Windows PC.
- 2. Save the browser coupon: Save the blank-printing coupon from Google Chrome as a PDF file to your local computer.
- 3. Open with WPS PDF: Right-click the saved PDF file, navigate to 'Open with', and select 'WPS Office'.
- 4. Print the coupon: Press 'Ctrl + P' to open the print dialog, verify the accurate print preview, and click 'Print' to get your coupon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Google Chrome print blank pages for PDFs and coupons?
This commonly occurs due to glitches or updates in Chrome's built-in PDF viewer, conflicting browser extensions, or complex document formatting in the coupon's PDF script that the browser cannot render correctly.
Can clearing Chrome's cache fix the blank page printing issue?
Yes, occasionally corrupted cache data interferes with the browser's print spooler. Go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data, and clear your cached images and files before attempting to print again.
How do I save the coupon as a PDF instead of printing it in Chrome?
When the print dialog box opens in Chrome, click on the 'Destination' dropdown menu and select 'Save as PDF'. Then, click the 'Save' button to choose where you want to store the file on your computer.
Does my operating system version affect PDF printing in browsers?
Yes. Older operating systems like Windows 8.1 might have outdated print drivers or limited compatibility with modern browser engine updates, making standalone PDF readers a much more reliable choice for printing.
