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When attempting to print a file, it downloads automatically

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jalvarado15
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So when I go to print a document, it automatically downloads no matter what type of file.

I have prompt location for download under the download section to prevent autodownloads

I still have the ability to print but just don't need the file downloaded.

So when I go to print a document, it automatically downloads no matter what type of file. I have prompt location for download under the download section to prevent autodownloads I still have the ability to print but just don't need the file downloaded.

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FredMcD
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https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/98.0/releasenotes/ Firefox has a new optimized download flow . . . .

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/manage-downloads-preferences-using-downloads-menu Changes to how file downloads are handled in Firefox version 98

  • Firefox no longer asks what to do for each file by default
  • Downloads panel automatically opens
  • Downloaded files are saved to disk
  • Set a default app to open a file type
  • "Always Open Similar Files" option from the Downloads panel
  • Frequently asked questions


You can set this pref to false on the about:config page to prevent opening the download panel on each download.

  • browser.download.alwaysOpenPanel = false

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I accept the risk!" to continue.