Print directly from browser without print popup window
activex, browser, client-side, printing
Solution
I couldn't find solution for other browsers. When I posted this question, IE was on the higher priority and gladly I found one for it. If you have a solution for other browsers (firefox, safari, opera) please do share here. Thanks.
VBSCRIPT is much more convenient than creating an ActiveX on VB6 or C#/VB.NET:
<script language='VBScript'>
Sub Print()
OLECMDID_PRINT = 6
OLECMDEXECOPT_DONTPROMPTUSER = 2
OLECMDEXECOPT_PROMPTUSER = 1
call WB.ExecWB(OLECMDID_PRINT, OLECMDEXECOPT_DONTPROMPTUSER,1)
End Sub
document.write "<object ID='WB' WIDTH=0 HEIGHT=0 CLASSID='CLSID:8856F961-340A-11D0-A96B-00C04FD705A2'></object>"
</script>
Now, calling:
<a href="javascript:window.print();">Print</a>
will send print without popup print window.
Problem
As it said in the subject I've to create a feature for a web-based application that will allow users to send print directly without prompting any dialog boxe just make the print i.e click and print, simple! but not for me :(. Please, suggest what would be the best option and how should I write it up (technology). Suggest please! Thanks. EDIT: The print should be send on the user's default printer.