Streamlining your printing tasks can significantly save time and effort. If you're looking to print multiple PDFs at once directly from Google Drive, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process, ensuring you can breeze through your printing tasks efficiently.
Before we dive in, it's crucial to understand that Google Drive doesn't natively support batch printing of PDFs. However, with a bit of workaround, you can certainly achieve this. Let's explore the steps involved.
Using Google Chrome to Print Multiple PDFs at Once
Google Chrome offers an extension called 'Print Friendlier' that allows you to print multiple PDFs simultaneously. Let's delve into how to use it.
First, you need to install the 'Print Friendlier' extension. Here's how:
Installing the 'Print Friendlier' Extension
1. Open Google Chrome and navigate to the Print Friendlier page in the Chrome Web Store.
2. Click 'Add to Chrome', then click 'Add extension' when prompted.
Printing Multiple PDFs Using 'Print Friendlier'
1. Upload all the PDFs you want to print to your Google Drive.
2. Right-click on the first PDF, select 'Open with', then choose 'Google Chrome'.
3. Once the PDF opens in Chrome, right-click anywhere on the screen. You'll see a 'Print Friendlier' option in the context menu.
4. Click 'Select files to print', navigate to your Google Drive, select the next PDF, and repeat until all PDFs are selected.
5. Once all PDFs are selected, configure your printing settings (e.g., number of copies, layout, etc.) and click 'Print'.
Using a Third-Party Service to Print Multiple PDFs
If you prefer not to use extensions, there are online services like Smallpdf that allow you to print multiple PDFs at once directly from Google Drive.
Here's how you can use Smallpdf's batch print feature:
Uploading PDFs to Smallpdf
1. Go to the Smallpdf Batch Print page.
2. Click 'Select Files', navigate to your Google Drive, select the PDFs you want to print, and click 'Open'.
Configuring Print Settings and Printing
1. Configure your printing settings, such as the number of copies and layout.
2. Click 'Print' to send the job to your default printer.
And there you have it! Two methods to print multiple PDFs at once directly from Google Drive. Happy printing!