Changing printer device name with in the code...

[tommy19]

Hi all!

I have a need to switch back and forth between a printer and a fax printer within my code. I tried:

Printer.DeviceName = "pirnter, etc"

When I compile, I get an improper use of property. Is there a way in which I can switch printers with in my vb code?

Thanks in advance!

tomm19

 

[maxpower1]

use common dialog box (from the toolbox) and place it on the form.
you may have to check the right component under Project-->Components dropdown menu if you cannot find it on your toolbox. This way, you can access the printer object. Hit F1 when the dialog box(located on your form) is highlighted. You should get some example codes from the help menu(assuming MSDN is available for you)

 

[vb5prgrmr]

Don't forget to ...
CD.DefaultPrinter = True
Before you call the show printer method

Good Luck