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How to print Slack documents using a single command

Slack doesn't have a built-in print option, but you can print documents directly from Slack. The HP Print Bot makes it possible with a single slash command.

It's surprising that a team collaboration tool doesn't have a quick print solution. It may not be necessary because you can use your browser's Print command or download the document and then print it the way above. the HP Bot for Slack It just makes it simple for you when office productivity is at stake.

After all, printing is a chore when you're pressed for time and don't have the patience to explore the Print function menu. The following screenshot shows the One-Click Print button doing its print job.

How to print Slack documents using a single command

The simple three-step process is:

  1. Integrate the bot with Slack and invite it to your channels.
  2. A Print button appears when a file is uploaded and shared.
  3. Click the Print button to print directly or use the forward slash commands for file management and print jobs.

The HP Bot home page lists all the other commands you can use, in addition to the one required to print documents or photos.

For example, you can list available printers and choose a default printer. You can list all printable files and change print settings based on file type.

The HP Slack bot requires the use of the HP ePrint web-enabled printer. So you can print remotely from anywhere.

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The HP Bot is a first release. It's still not conversational like HP's Facebook bot. And the Slack bot still doesn't seem to have a Facebook page of its own! Future versions will include custom print jobs and collate or print on both sides. If you're on Slack, fit in with this Slack bot productivity booster 14 The Best Automated Bots You Need For Your Slack Channel 14 The Best Automated Bots You Need For Your Slack Channel If you run a business, you can set up Slack and have the bots run the minor tasks 24/7 while getting on with bigger things, like conquering the world. Read More Tell us how perfect it is now..

Do you think Slack needed a printing boost from a company like HP? Or drill down to the File menu for any print job?