Choose different printers for output of Reports

[ptaylor-west]

Can I send a report to another printer that is not the default printer without making it the default printer.

Using 2 printers at busy times for different reports would be very useful.

 

[Rich]

Easiest way is to use the print out method. Or set specific printers on the file menu.

 

[ptaylor-west]

Hi Rich

The file menu is Ok but you have to set it each time. I want to have a command button on the report, I had looked at the PrintOut Method but couldn't see where you specify the printer name or path.

Paul

 

[Rich]

I think it's the prtDevMode/prtDevNames properties you may need to use: Best of luck

 

[ptaylor-west]

I seem to remember going down that root some time ago and without success, not that it's wrong - I'm sure it's the solution.

However I have used DoCmd. RunCommand acCmdPrint before which opens the print dialogue box but you then have to select the printer again which is the same as the File Print menu, there must be a way of specifying which printer at that point.

I think I will need your luck unless their is anyone out there who has the answer to the meaning of life!

Regards

Paul

[This message has been edited by ptaylor-west (edited 10-16-2001).]