Using QZ Tray

#Using QZ Tray

QZ Tray is still being tested. It is offered in beta form only, and on a per-request basis.

###Background

QZ Tray is a desktop version of the QZ Print application. In anticipation of changes in Google Chrome (dropping support of NPAPI), the QZ Print plugin now offers desktop support via the QZ Tray desktop application beta.

###Installing QZ Tray (Windows)

1. Install Java 7 or higher from Oracle's website.
2. Download the installer from the link provided by QZ Industries Premium Support

1. Install, taking the defaults.

Note to Firefox users:

• Currently, in order for HTTPS to work with Firefox, QZ Tray must be installed (or reinstalled) AFTER Firefox.
• The certificate installation is performed when Firefox is opened, so closing all running versions of Firefox is required for HTTPS support.
• Mac users will need to fully quit Firefox via Command (⌘) + Q.
• These steps are required for Windows, Linux and Mac versions of QZ Tray.

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###Running QZ Tray (Windows)

1. QZ Tray should start automatically.

• If it does not, start QZ Tray via Start Menu Shortcut

1. If QZ Tray is started correctly, an icon will appear in the Windows System Tray.

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###Testing QZ Tray

1. Open install folder via Tray Icon > Advanced > Open File Location

1. Open sample.html from the demo folder.

1. When prompted to allow access, click Allow

Note: This dialog is often hidden behind the browser window. Click the Tray Icon to bring it to the forefront. Hitting refresh will prevent proper loading per bug #11

1. Click Allow to allow the web page to interact with QZ Tray. The page should turn from yellow to gray.

1. Click Detect Printer

2. Test a print button:

Note: For security reasons, all print requests must be digitally signed. If they are not, a warning will appear on each print. For silent printing, a new signing method must be used. This is further explained in "Signing Messages" section below.

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