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For some reason, trying to print an email gives me the message "loading content to print" which simply hangs. I went to the viewing tab and unchecked the 'load remote content' tab - and the email will print, but without any embedded graphics (like bar codes which I need to pick up an order at a local store). First time I've encountered this. Any suggestions? Thanks to all.
Mac Pro, macOS 11.5
Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and check again.
NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and check again.
NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
FWBurr wrote:
For some reason, trying to print an email gives me the message "loading content to print" which simply hangs. I went to the viewing tab and unchecked the 'load remote content' tab - and the email will print, but without any embedded graphics (like bar codes which I need to pick up an order at a local store). First time I've encountered this. Any suggestions? Thanks to all.
Old issue, new issue, what changed?
Sounds like it could be a temporary server issue. You can contact your mail provider fro known issues, or simply try again at a later date.
See if there is anything here: Print emails in Mail on Mac - Apple Support
If IMAP the same email should be present on the phone—and no reason to print to a hard copy...(?)
or take a pic using you phone.
FWBurr wrote:
I've been getting by with unchecking 'Load Remote Content' in Mail preferences. Then, when the email comes up, I hit the little box to load remote content. Sometimes it works, other times not. Not sure if this is a sender issue or an OS issue.
If no further insight or resolve you can file bug report using this same link:
submit your Apple Feedback http://www.apple.com/feedback
Tried that - but the remote content didn't load in the email on my phone. Funny thing - while once again trying to print this email, I waited until the content (finally) loaded to print - but when pressing the print button, nothing happened (same with the cancel button). I finally had to force quit Mail.
Thanks for the suggestion. The problem persists in safe mode, and also in normal reboot. I've received and printed emails from this vendor (Lowe's) frequently in the past with no problem. The only difference with this email is an update to Big Sur a few days ago.
This problem just (Generating Content To Print) cropped up this morning (Sept. 21 2021) on my MAC Book Pro Catalina 10.15.7 ! WTF? I see postings from 5 years ago but never experience it on any of my MACs over the past 5 years. And haven't found any acceptable solutions ?
I've been getting by with unchecking 'Load Remote Content' in Mail preferences. Then, when the email comes up, I hit the little box to load remote content. Sometimes it works, other times not. Not sure if this is a sender issue or an OS issue.
A workaround would be to select all the text in the email then paste it into Notes and print it from there.
Brand new issue, first time encountered. The only change was a recent update in Mac OS Big Sur.
Thank you for your help. I finally just force quit Mail and then rebooted my system and the problem went away! When all else fails......
Loading content to print
