XL: PRINT() Command Limited with Certain Printers

 Last reviewed: February 2, 1998
Article ID: Q98608

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, version 2.x, 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 2.2, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel, the feed argument to the PRINT() command is limited to continuous or cut-sheet feed. When you print to a printer that has additional feed options, you may not be able to use the PRINT() function to choose those additional options in a macro.

WORKAROUND

To select additional feed options other those that are associated with continuous or cut-sheet feed on printers, use the PRINT?() form of the function. The PRINT?() function displays the Print dialog box which allows you to use the additional feed choices.

NOTE: In Microsoft Excel for Windows, you can also use the SEND.KEYS() function with the appropriate keystrokes to automate this process if you don't want the dialog box to appear.

Additional query words: 3.00 4.00 laserwriter imagewriter
deskwriter deskjet laserjet bubblejet GCC WideWriter 5.00
Keywords : kbprint
Version : WINDOWS: 2.x, 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0; MACINTOSH: 2.2, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
Platform : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb

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Last reviewed: February 2, 1998
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