jsPDF
Client-side PDF generation—great for downloads; physical printing usually needs extra steps.
jsPDF vs web-print-pdf comparison
jsPDF generates PDF files in the browser; for direct local printer output and silent print, compare web-print-pdf + client. Different jobs—combine jsPDF archiving with client printing if needed.
How to read this page
jsPDF and web-print-pdf solve different problems—files vs physical output. You can use both: jsPDF for archives, web-print-pdf for tickets.
What each approach is
Web Print Expert + web-print-pdf
web-print-pdf renders HTML and sends jobs to the local printer silently via the desktop client.
Where web-print-pdf fits
- Direct to printer
- HTML/CSS fidelity
- Silent batch for ERP/WMS
- Multi-OS clients
Pick jsPDF for PDF export; pick web-print-pdf for silent physical printing.
Feature comparison (reference)
For selection reference—verify against current releases.
| Dimension | jsPDF | web-print-pdf |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | PDF files | Print output |
| Silent | No | Yes |
| CSS | Limited | Chromium |
| Batch | DIY | batchPrint |
| Deploy | npm only | npm + client |
| Remote | No | WebSocket/HTTP |
Decision matrix (by requirement)
Clarify whether you need a PDF file or printer output first.
| If your top priority is… | Start with | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Download/email PDF | jsPDF | Front-end only |
| Silent POS/WMS tickets | web-print-pdf | Receipts & labels |
| Manual dialog print | Print.js | Print.js comparison |
| HTML reports + domestic OS | web-print-pdf | Linux deploy |
| Legacy Lodop overlays | Lodop comparison | Lodop guide |
Choose by scenario
PDF download only
Users save PDFs themselves.
Drive local printers
Silent tickets/reports via printHtml.
jsPDF archive + client print
Split archiving vs physical output.
How this page fits with related guides
- This page: jsPDF vs web-print-pdf roles
- Print.js comparison: browser dialog print
- window.print guide: capability boundaries
- Print options: pdfOptions / printOptions
FAQ
Does jsPDF print to a printer?
It generates PDFs—it does not silent-print by itself.
Does web-print-pdf create PDFs?
The client renders HTML to PDF internally before printing.
Complex HTML tables?
web-print-pdf Chromium rendering is usually easier than jsPDF layout code.
What about Print.js?
See Print.js comparison.
Pipe jsPDF output into web-print-pdf?
Most teams render HTML once with printHtml. A jsPDF file→print pipeline is possible but rarely simpler than direct HTML print for ERP reports.
Notice
Selection reference only. Third-party names are for identification; trademarks belong to their owners.
Client deployment by platform
The same web-print-pdf front-end runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux/domestic OS—install the matching client on each desktop.