Explanation: Default Printer / Installed Printers

[Stevehewitt]

Hi Guys,

I know that there is something mystical about default printers when developing / running Access applicaitons; but I can't find anywhere (Googled or TT) a detailed description of what goes on.

E.G. I develop application in our Norwich office. Works fine with my default printer. Same with other clients in the same office.
MDE sent to head office - they try it and all works fine other than reports. Just don't work.

I know that it's to do with the sodding printer etc. but I'm looking for what the hell you do to get around these situations!!!!

Cheers,


Steve.

Steve.

"They have the internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson

 

[hymn]

have a read of
thread703-683741

Hope this helps
Hymn

 

[Stevehewitt]

Thanks Hymn,

I'm trying to find out why if I develop an app with 1 HP LaserJet printer installed, compile it and save as MDE, why the reports won't work when they are ran on other PC's than do not have my printer installed.

The reports all use the default printer.


Seems to be a common problem, but there isn't much documented about Access and how it goes about requiring default printers etc.

Cheers,



Steve.

"They have the internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson

 

[hymn]

another read

http://www.mvps.org/access/reports/rpt0009.htm

Hope this helps
Hymn

 

[Stevehewitt]

Thanks Hymn,

What happens if you want to distribute an app without knowing what printers they have?

Cheers,



Steve.

"They have the internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson

 

[hymn]

Under file/page setup/page make sure that the default printer is selected
this normally select the default printer of that computer

Hope this helps
Hymn