Adding the button implemented from “Printer, e-mail and PDF versions” in node.tpl.php

Question

I am using Printer, e-mail and PDF versions, and I was wondering if there were a way I could place the print button in node.tpl.php above the $content area, instead of through the Drupal administration area. Could that be done through a variable?

Answer 1

In the administration area, disable the insertion of the link, then add the following (depending on which modules you use) to your node.tpl.php:

• Print: <?php l('Print', 'print/'.$node->nid); ?>
• Print to PDF: <?php l('PDF version', 'printpdf/'.$node->nid); ?>
• Send by email: <?php l('Send by email', 'printmail/'.$node->nid); ?>

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However given you have your own theme template, it could be better to just modify the CSS applied to the print link(s) to be in a different location on screen.

Answer 2

Another options could be to use something like Display Suite to manage the layout of your node display rather than writing custom templates. Since the Print module implements hook_content_extra_fields, the Print option should show up as a CCK field, that you could then drap/drop to your desired location.