Hi Barbara,


>>Quote from the site:
>>"Or make this configuration as the default for this printer and for all applications using this printer. This procedure is !!! different !! for Windows NT/2000 or Windows 95/98:"
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>>yes it uses GetPrinter() .. but only on WinNt/2000/ .. on 95/98/ it uses DocumentProperties()
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>Yes, I realize this, but I didn't want to get into trying to create saved configurations. GetPrinter is a newer API that only works on NT and 2000. DocumentProperties works on all Windows platforms. Well, maybe not Windows 3, but we're not counting that. ;-)
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GetPrinter is supported on Win9X/ME as long as you use 1, 2 or 5 for Printer Info level


>>also the SendMessage() function at the bottom can be important ... maybe VFP caches Printer Settings somehow and the SendMessage forces VFP to reread the settings (one never knowns)
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>I'll look into this one. Thanks! I've seen a LOT of documentation on DocumentProperties, and this is the first time I've seen SendMessage() used.


Actually, in MSKB link you had posted is lead to another example and more complete:
How To Modify Printer Settings by Using SetPrinter
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/140285/EN-US/

Good luck