Print Macros

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Hi all,

I have created a print macro in word that selects a
specific printer so I can print double sided, but when I
do this windows changes the default printer to the printer
that is used for double sided printing. I want the macros
to select the printer for double sided printing and when
its been printed, revert back to the default printer. Can
anyone help me out pls?

Thanks,

Joe
 
Hi Joe,

Looks like your macro doesn't contain the instructions to set the printer
back to the original default.

Have a look at this KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q202017 (WD2000: How
to Create a Macro to Change Printer or Fax Driver)

Basically, you need to store the name of your usual default printer in a
variable, change the default, print the document and then set the default
back to the original value (which you have stored in a variable.) The
article gives some sample code.

The article is for Word 2000, but it should apply to other versions as well
(XP, 2003)

Hope this helps!
 
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