determine when mailmerge doc is printed

[JeaShe]

I have a macro that performs a mailmerge in Word. It chooses to print 2 or 3 copises of the merged letters, then closes document.

My problem is I can't control the amount of time between when the macro command to print is sent and the close document command.

Since the printer

 

[PHV]

How the macro is printing the letters ?
Take a look at the Background argument of the PrintOut method.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[JeaShe]

I've read a little about the background issue. I don't understand what it is. Explain a little?

 

[PHV]

If the Background argument of the PrintOut method is set to False then the macro is waiting the completion of the print job submitting to the spool.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[JeaShe]

That sounds like the perfect answer for me. I'll try it! Thanks