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onPrintDialogClose not working with Chrome Version 86.0.4240.75 (Official Build) (64-bit)

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#495 opened on Oct 19, 2020

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Description

I use the PrintJS library for pdf print and I used to call the onPrintDialogClose function to reload after I close the dialogue window. But since the latest chrome version, the function is being skipped altogether and not triggering. Although the dialogue window is opening but the onPrintDialogClose functionality is not triggering and skipping.

sample code which was working before:

window.printJS({printable:url, type:'pdf', onPrintDialogClose: function(){ window.location.href = "/"; window.location.reload(); }});

EDIT: Interesting point: If I switch screen or toggle any opened tab or open a new tab and come back. The reload function triggers then.

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JavaScriptPrint.js libraryBrowser print API
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Research direction
Investigate Chrome version 86 changes to the print dialog close event. Check the Print.js source code (likely src/print.js) for the onPrintDialogClose implementation. Look for workarounds involving window focus or blur events as suggested in issue comments. Test with a simple HTML file to isolate the bug.