Print a file

[Anonymous]

I got the request to print some files (PDF format).

I have no idea, how that can be achieved. (I never lost a thought about print, but just always only hit the print button.)

Is it sufficient to just sent the PDF file via pdl-tcpip protocol of an outbound thread to a printer’s IP and port (which port?)?

Do I need to change the format of the PDF file into something a printer does understand?

Is there a specific pdl protocol available?

I’m curious, if any body realized such an interface. Thanks for all hints, pointers and samples. [/list]

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[Elisha Gould]

I haven’t done it myself, but if your using linux, then use the lpr command.

You’ll need to set up the printer in the CUPS configuration. Google is full of examples if you search for “linux print pdf from command line” or “linux CUPS”

For windows, looks like a touch more of a pain. Could possibly use acrobat reader:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19124808/printing-pdfs-from-windows-command-line

To run from a cloverleaf site, I’d probably send the PDF to a directory, then have a file reader/UPOC thread that scans the directory and uses “exec” to run the command line on it. Once complete move/delete the file.

[Dan Duffley]

If this is on windows, I’ve found that the Adobe Acrobat solution has to have a logged in user to the windows desktop, so it isn’t feasible within Cloverleaf.

SumatraPDF is the best choice I’ve found.

<a href="http://www.sumatrapdfreader.org&#8221; class=”bbcode_url”>http://www.sumatrapdfreader.org

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