>I have a report that can print to multiple trays. However sometimes one of the trays can have different size paper in it. I would like to print a different report based on the size in the tray.
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>i.e. if A4 paper is in tray print the report for A4 sized paper
>or
>if letter paper is in the tray, print the report for letter sized paper.
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>So to do this, I need to know what kind of paper is in the tray.
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>Is there a way to query the printer for this information?
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>The printer is an HP laser, and on a network, setup as a tcp/ip printer.
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>Thanks,
>Mike


Mike

There is this marvellous device, "IntrayPalp" that we use. It's like a sort of filled rubber glove but slim enough to fit in the paper tray of most printers. The "fingers" palpitate the paper to judge the thickness and quality and on board light-sensitive gizmos can read the manuf's watermark. Accurate in 80% of brands so the blurb goes.

http://www.itpal.hot.intraypalp/watermark/