>Is there any way of obtaining the windows default printer name and also setting the default printer without using GetProfileString() - I would prefer to avoid INI files. I have obtained the printer details via APRINTER() but just need to be able to set default, do my printing, then set back again. Any ideas?

If I followed the thread correctly, you already know about getting the default. Setting the default (system wide, not just for VFP) must be done either by modifying the registry or the WIN.INI file. I personally would prefer the INI file, since registry corruption can quickly turn an expensive piece of hardware into a paper weight. However, there are files in the download section that will allow you to work with either method. BTW, my INI files class automatically broadcasts and changes to Win.ini, so that active applications are aware of the change.