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Can WinXP have multiple prtrs?

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by barryvg

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New to WinXP(Prof). User wants separate default printer (laserjet)for Outlook, and dotmatrix for other applications like Excel? User doesn't like to make default reasignment everytime changing apps. I've looked through MS Knowledgebase and found no obvious reference. Sounds feasable, but is it possible?

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by Member 32254067

i have never seen this possible and i have been working with XP for the past 2 years. We had consultants working on this issue and they could not get this feature to function correctly. I am going to say now but lets see what eveyone else has to say..

by barryvg

In this case, Default usually means only one, but you never know until you ask. Told user can have only one, there was a bit of grumbling, but was OK with the answer. Thanks.

by greybeard770

The user needs to understand that the Default Printer concept applies to the computer, not to the applications. While some applications allow you to select a specific printer for that application, the Office suite all uses the same selection.

Those telepathic mind reading interfaces are still too expensive for most of us.

by barryvg

Users are users, want more than can normally be given. Accepted the answer, but wishs for more. Thanks.

by opatzg9

Way to go Anna, you and the other experts never seem to stop amazing me. Just when I think something is a nonfactor you come up with not one solution but many. Thanks

by barryvg

The user thought there could be a default for each program, and didn't think it had any affect on the equipment.

by ann777

There are options for doing this:

1) $12.95 / license:
http://www.microblast.com/printswitch.htm

2) Use a visual Basic script to change the default printer when using a specific hjardware profile:

http://www.adamswann.com/library/2001/DefaultPrinter.html

3) This example macro (Excel & VB) shows how to print a selected document to a printer other than the default printer. This is done by changing the property Application.ActivePrinter :

http://www.erlandsendata.no/english/vba/printing/changeprinter.htm

4) Delphi:

http://www.delphifaq.com/fq/q2157.shtml

etc.

by barryvg

This was a great suggestion. I'me looking at the web sites to see what they can offer. Thanks much

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