>>Matt,
>>
>> Try this (assuming a report called report1.frx)
>>
>>SET PRINTER TO NAME 'network printer 1' && or whatever
>>REPORT FORM REPORT1.FRX FOR.... TO PRINTER
>>
>>
>>before trying this, open the report.frx table in a browse window and clear out the fields TAG1 and TAG2 of the first record of the table.
>>these fields contain your default printer info.
>>
>>HTH
>>
>>Mike
>
>You also need to modify the EXPR field in the FRX file. Specifically, remove the lines refering to a printer selection (DEVICE= etc). If you use standard LETTER size paper, you can probably just blank out this memo field.
>
>Remember to do this *each* time you modify the FRX file. Most setup a small program to do this "maintenance" semi-automatically.
>
>I think there is a FAQ on this in VFUG site.
>
>-Doug-
Thanks all.
Actually, I stumbled across Ed's method right before he posted his response. I'm curious. Is one method more reliable than the other?
Also, When I SET PRINTER TO
printername, it kick off an empty print job. How can I prevent that?
Matt
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