J2EE: Print pdf on the fly

Question

In my web application(J2EE), I would like to print a pdf file generated on the server side on the fly in the client side without opening it, the files could be one or many, Is it possible ? If yes please let me know how ?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I think it is not possible, except if you require clients to install a special application first.

Not just J2EE, it would be the same with any server-side technology.