# Printing PDFs **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [January 22, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714 "2021-01-22T16:55:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/1 "2021-01-22T16:55:45Z")
We have created custom theme for Customer Statement, in order to reflect custom fields and notes as desired. The preview is showing good and working completing fine using ‘_Print_’ option even if we select ‘_save as PDF_’, PDF is created successfully. As, we use ‘_PDF_’ option, it does not print as previewed. Can you please guide, what shall we do? ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/2 "2021-01-22T17:52:10Z")
You should decide which presentation you prefer and use it. Manager is not a what-you-see-is-what-you-get program. When you use the Print button, even if you choose a “print-to-PDF” option, you are using drivers from your operating system. They are rendering the HTML that creates the screen image. When you use the PDF button, you are using an internal PDF generator that has to accommodate over 60 languages and substitutes fonts as a result. There are also differences in margins, as some printer drivers impose their own to prevent problems with printers that cannot print all the way to the edge of the paper. Some users create different custom themes to use when using Print or PDF. You should also not divert topics with unrelated questions. This subject has nothing to do with invoices with arrears. ---
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/3 "2021-01-22T18:55:26Z")
> [@Tut](#): > > When you use the PDF button, you are using an internal PDF generator that has to accommodate over 60 languages and substitutes fonts as a result. There are also differences in margins, as some printer drivers impose their own to prevent problems with printers that cannot print all the way to the edge of the paper. Apologies for continuing the conversation, if you want you can transfer it to new topic; no issues. We don’t mind for margins and fonts etc, important is that it should generate through PDF option as we would prefer to opt for batch PDF. Need your assistance to resolve it, please! ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/4 "2021-01-22T19:01:15Z")
> [@Rajwani](#): > > As, we use ‘_PDF_’ option, it does not print as previewed. Your first post said that a PDF did not print as previewed. I tried to explain that what you see on screen is not a preview. Also, selecting PDF does not print anything. It generates a PDF file. > [@Rajwani](#): > > we would prefer to opt for batch PDF. The Batch PDF function is not available while viewing a transaction, only when viewing lists. ---
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/5 "2021-01-22T19:07:07Z")
Rest we both understand and it clarifies, thank you! We have prepared a custom theme which we would like to use while generating PDF files then we will print PDF file, as and when needed. > [@Tut](#): > > selecting PDF does not print anything. It generates a PDF file. Simply, we need to generate PDF file. At present, PDF is generating a file but it does not reflect custom theme; we might be missing something therefore thought important to seek your assistance as it proved very helpful recently in quickly addressing couple of things. I would wait for your guidance to manage this as well. ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/6 "2021-01-22T19:09:24Z")
When generating a PDF, the program will use the custom theme (if any) currently selected on the transaction’s Edit screen. The result will almost never look exactly like what you see on your screen. ---
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/7 "2021-01-22T19:21:35Z")
It not only about looking the same as preview. We can live with its placement unfortunately all the fields are not appearing in PDF file. We are using could edition, if you want we can share specific screen shot separately on email. ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/8 "2021-01-22T19:36:47Z")
Post the screen shot here. Also post a screen shot of the Edit screen for the transaction you are trying to create the PDF for. ---
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/9 "2021-01-23T10:27:59Z")
Thank you @Tut for your timely assistance!! ![View Screen_r1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/manager1/original/3X/4/8/48df2d7e6449122ba661cb98a9c34dfc45cc7a8f.png) This is preview screen on Manager and it result likely same if we use _Print_ option and print it or save as PDF. ![PDF File](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/manager1/original/3X/6/a/6a5502e9ac2b9ec36520096e0e80445859841ec2.png) This is the result from using ‘_PDF_’ option. > [@Tut](#): > > The result will almost never look exactly like what you see on your screen I got your point, it could be due to back hand programming. Actually, we operate in school operation therefore we need to provide fee vouchers which usually is landscape and same prints on duplication and triplicate copy. However, Liquid is new for us and we are not software engineers therefore whatever we can do to best of our learning and efforts, we created three copies on portrait and pick only select related information as required for original, duplicate and triplicate. After all efforts and knowing the fact of Batch PDF which is ultimately going to reduce alots of efforts we need your assistance to understand the root cause of our error, if any and resolve the same with your assistance. ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/10 "2021-01-23T14:24:11Z")
So far, I thought you were concerned with simple differences between the screen view and PDF. Now that you have shown these screen shots, I see that you have attempted a very major restructuring of transaction content. What you have tried is well beyond the capability of someone unfamiliar with Liquid. It is also far beyond the scope of this forum, which is not a programming instructional resource. I recommend hiring a programmer locally with Liquid experience. ---
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/11 "2021-01-23T16:11:53Z")
> [@Tut](#): > > I see that you have attempted a very major restructuring of transaction content. What you have tried is well beyond the capability of someone unfamiliar with Liquid. Glad! you are here!! > [@Tut](#): > > I recommend hiring a programmer locally with Liquid experience. Yes, we don’t mind. Can you connect us to someone, if possible. ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/12 "2021-01-23T16:47:38Z")
No. That is your own responsibility. Many competent web developers can code in Liquid. It is commonly used on shopping sites. ---
**Author:** ![Rajwani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/rajwani/32/26724_2.png) [@Rajwani](https://forum.manager.io/u/Rajwani)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/printing-pdfs/32714/13 "2021-01-23T17:02:23Z")
Noted with thanks! ---
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