Printing Documents From Fuuz
Article Type: How-To / Feature Guide Audience: End Users, Application Designers, Administrators Module: Fuuz Platform Applies to Versions: 2025.12+
Fuuz supports three primary printing approaches: standard browser printing, Chrome kiosk (silent) printing, and advanced gateway-driven printing. Choose the option that matches your label volumes, device complexity, and automation needs.
Tip: For low-volume and single-printer scenarios, use browser or kiosk printing. For multi-printer routing, automation, or high throughput, use the Edge Gateway.
Note: Using the Edge Gateway does require specific licensing; you must have the gateway installed (Build, QA and Prod) for testing. We suggest using a Docker + Portainer.io template configuration.
- Browser printing: A modern browser (Chrome/Edge/Firefox) and a configured default printer.
- Kiosk printing: Google Chrome installed, desktop shortcut access, and a configured Fuuz screen with Auto Print + Auto Window Close in the related Flow Action.
- Gateway printing: Installed Edge Gateway with appropriate printer drivers (e.g., TCP/network), reachable printers, and application flows that pass routing parameters.
Press Ctrl+P (Windows) / Cmd+P (macOS), or use your browser's menu to print any screen, report, or document. No Fuuz configuration required.
Tip: Set the correct paper size and margins in the OS printer driver to avoid scaling issues.
- Single workstation + single barcode printer.
- Low-to-moderate label volumes where an operator can interact between machine cycles.
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Open Fuuz to the target screen (e.g., control panel) and click the Share icon to copy the page URL.
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Copy your Chrome shortcut to the desktop → Right-click → Properties.
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In Target, append kiosk flags and the Fuuz URL:
"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk --kiosk-printing https://your-fuuz-url -
Click OK and restart Chrome (or reboot).
- In the Flow Action that renders the document, enable Auto Print.
- Enable Auto Window Close (e.g., close after 1 second) to return the operator to the working screen.
Note: Expected behavior — document opens briefly → Fuuz triggers print → Chrome silently submits to the default printer → the document window auto-closes → operator returns to the working page.
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Screen Designer configuration:
Example printer configuration:
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Kiosk printing only:
--kiosk-printingleaves browser controls visible. -
Full kiosk mode:
--kiosk --kiosk-printinghides browser UI for shop-floor hardening. - Multi-printer stations: Prefer Gateway printing or require operator confirmation (disable auto-print and let the user click Print).
Use the Edge Gateway for robust, parameter-driven printing, multi-printer routing, and high-throughput automation.
- Download the Gateway from the Fuuz Apps screen and install on a VM, PC, or server.
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http://localhost:5500to access the Gateway UI. - Log in with email/API key, password, and subdomain; select tenant.
- Install the TCP printer driver (or other supported drivers).
- Configure printers by IP; map to work centers or routing parameters (user, workstation, work order, pack type).
- Pass routing parameters in your Fuuz flows to direct print jobs to the correct device.
- Monitor status and device health in the Gateway UI.
Note: Complex setups may require assistance from Fuuz engineers or partners; submit a support ticket for configuration help.
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- Wrong printer used: Ensure a single default printer is set (browser and OS). For multi-printer stations, disable auto-print or use Gateway routing.
- Incorrect label size: Adjust printer driver properties (paper size, margins) and test. Fuuz does not override device driver settings.
- No output on ZPL devices from PDFs: Update printer firmware or use vendor features like PDF Direct. If not supported, consider generating native printer code (ZPL/IPL) via custom flows.
- Test print from the OS first to verify driver + media settings.
- Check the Fuuz Flow Action flags (Auto Print / Auto Close).
- For Gateway, confirm device online status and correct IP mapping.
Fuuz has no control over the printer driver configurations — you may need to consult the hardware vendor for more detailed information if your print is not scaled or rendering properly.
Label/document is not printing at all? Sometimes this can happen, especially when printing PDF documents to ZPL printers — you likely need to update your printer firmware. Search for information on this from your hardware vendor, for example: PDF Direct Activation or Printing a PDF File Using the ZDesigner Driver.
Various printing device manufacturers may have different requirements, which could include firmware, drivers, or even hardware, to make their printers compatible with PDFs.
- Standardize label sizes and printer models across workcenters.
- Use kiosk mode for hardened shop-floor stations; lock down OS/browser settings.
- For shared printers, require operator confirmation before print or implement Gateway routing.
- Document printing topology and maintenance (firmware, drivers, media).
Chrome kiosk features and third-party driver behavior may change. MFGx cannot guarantee ongoing compatibility and provides assistance via paid engagements if alternative solutions are required.
| Version | Date | Editor | Description |
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| 1.1 | 2025-12-23 | Fuuz Documentation Team | Enhanced with prerequisites, Flow Action flags, kiosk flags, gateway routing, and troubleshooting. |
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Source: support.fuuz.com