Button that avoids printing security

Question

Is there a way to make button print pdf even if the file is secured with password? Basically i need to make a pdf that users can only print after the form is filled. Thanks a lot in advance

try67 · Accepted Answer

What you're asking for is impossible. What you can do is add a script to the file that forces the fields in the printed copy to be blank, or even to cover the contents of the file with a (print-only) layer that says the file must be completely filled-in first, or is just blank. But there are ways around it. An easy one is to disable JS, then print the file...

robert_3779 · Answer

"Hey, welcome! So, for what you're looking to do, you can’t really bypass PDF security features directly, but there are some ways to handle it.

If you want to make sure the PDF can’t be printed until the form’s filled out, you could use JavaScript in the PDF itself. You can set it up so the print button only becomes active once all the required fields are completed. It’s a cool way to make sure the form is filled before printing.

Another thing to consider is setting up password restrictions so users can print after entering a password, but that would still require them to manually enter it.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more details or run into any issues!"

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