I would like to see C++ code in visual studio WIN PC that simply accepts a name (fo example) and prints it out on an attached (USB or WiFi) printer.

Question

I wish to see if this is possible. I assume it must be possible to send the output to a printer (as well as screen or file). Yes, I am very new to C++ and visual studio.

Answer 1

Hello Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to Printing in VC++. This below documents the Windows APIs that can be used to send raw data to a printer: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd162959(v=vs.85).aspx This should be fine if you only want to print simple text. --If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept as answer--

Answer 2

Use StartDoc, StartPage, etc.. like in the old KB : KB139652

Answer 3

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

I suggest you could start from the Doc: Documents and Printing

You could refer to the samples:

Sending GDI+ Output to a Printer

Send raw data to a printer by using the Win32 API

Thank you.

Jeanine

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