[AccessD] Change Printers

Looks like the right stuff.  I also found this - if anybody's interested or
has the same problem - but I haven't tried it.

http://www.mvps.org/access/reports/rpt0009.htm

Rocky
 




 	
	

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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of William Hindman
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 12:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [AccessD] Change Printers

...try http://allenbrowne.com/AppPrintMgt.html
William Hindman
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From: "Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software" <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
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Subject: Re: [AccessD] Change Printers


> As soon as I hard code it, they'll change it.  So I'd prefer the more
> flexible route if it's not too much time to do.
>
> Also, makes it easier to test.  But you're right - if I can't get a chunk 
> of
> code going in short order, that's what I'll do.  The client is actually 4
> minutes from the house so dropping in to do the last tweaks and tests is
> easy.  But it would be a nice module to have in the library.
>
> Rocky
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> Rocky
> ...if the Form is meant to only print the labels on the roll printer, why
> not set it as the "specific" printer in the form's print properties 
> ...that
> way you don't get the user involved in the printer selection process ...I
> usually do this with badge printers.
> William Hindman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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>> Dear List:
>>
>> I have a client who wants to print some labels on a roll printer so when
>> they open the form that prints the labels, I'd like them to have a combo
>> box
>> of installed printers (or alternatively a 'browse for printer' function),
>> save the default printer, change to the selected printer, print the 
>> label,
>> and change back to the default printer.
>>
>> I know I've done this but I can't find the module where I did it.  Does
>> anyone a code snip that does this?
>>
>> MTIA
>>
>> Rocky
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