> However, there is debate about whether the user should be presented
> with a 'printable page' view before they print it.

From my experience this debate is utterly pointless (as it is about
duplicating browser functionality) and actually counter-productive,

> Others feel that they should be offered a preview of the page first,
> and then offered the chance to print that page.  To me, that seems
> like:
> 1) an extra click to accomplish the task
> 2) an unnecessary step in the process (particularly if the user were
> printing multiple pages)
> 3) extra programming work to create
> 4) Easily accomplished by using "Print Preview" (granted, I know
> many users WILL NOT do this).

exactly for these reasons – it's a lose/lose in almost all cases.

-- 
Jens Meiert
http://meiert.com/en/
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