How to print google non-stationary map (v3 api)

Question

I would like to ask if there is a way to print a google map that shows a direction overlay?

• I hv tried http://abcoder.com/google/google-map-api/print-button-for-google-map-api/ using google map javascript api v3, but the map cannot be shown.
• I also tried using static google maps, however the static map API's URLs should be no more than 2000 characters only, as a result my map cannot be displayed again

can anyone tell me if there is a way to solve the problem? THX

Answer 1

I solved the problem. Now I can successfully print the dynamic map on Firefox. Here are some ideas on how I achieved this:

after the google maps drew the route, I tried to check the html with firebug and I found that the problem with firefox can not print google map successfully is somehow because of the "style" of the div map.

img1: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KNWAznhah3Fv0CxdJ7_anUNXPgy_jUWAJdQ2OJnhc_g?feat=directlink

By removing the appropriate div (see img1) using javascript, the map and route can be printed correctly in firefox.

I'm not sure if this violates the rules for using the Google map api, you better check carefully before using this method.

- Mark