>I need to be able to print to a specific printer.
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>Using "word.application" I can do it, but i need to use "word.basic"
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>can anyone help.
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>using oword.createobject("word.application") i can set the active printer
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>using oword.createobject("word.basic") i cannot

You can reset Windows default printer:

Declare Integer SetDefaultPrinter In WINSPOOL.drv String
If SetDefaultPrinter(cPrintername)<=0
... error
endif

That worked, but how do I determine the default printer so I can set it back