call to window.print not working in IE

Question

In a asp.net content page I have a hyperlink and I am making call to window.print.. but its not working, not opening the print window.

<a href="javascript:window.print(); return false;" style="border:none" >
    <input type="image" src="print.png" alt="" />
</a>

any ideas why?

Thanks

Post the code so we can determine if there are any syntax errors. — Josh, Jul 16 '12 at 20:53
What's the purpose of the input, couldn't you use an image instead — Musa, Jul 16 '12 at 21:04

gen_Eric · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-16T21:09:52.853

I suggest not using javascript in the href. Try this instead:

<a href="#" onclick="window.print(); return false;" style="border:none" >
    <input type="image" src="print.png" alt="" />
</a>

Personally, I don't like adding any inline JavaScript to my elements. So, I would do this:

CSS:

#printPage{
    cursor: pointer;
}

HTML:

<input type="image" src="print.png" alt="" id="printPage" />

JavaScript:

document.getElementById('printPage').addEventListener('click', function(){
    window.print();
});

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