Print(PrintingSettings) Method

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Initiates the printing process for the currently opened document, using the specified printing settings.

Syntax

Visual Basic
C#

'Declaration
 
Public Overloads Function Print( _
   ByVal settings As PrintingSettings _
) As Boolean

public bool Print( 
   PrintingSettings settings
)

Parameters

settings: The printing settings to be used for this print job. This includes options for showing the print dialog, the print progress dialog, and whether to use a separate printing thread.

Return Value

Returns true if the printing process is successfully initiated; otherwise, returns false. Note that a return value of true indicates successful initiation of the print job but does not guarantee its completion.

Exceptions

Exception	Description
System.InvalidOperationException	Thrown if the method is called while the document is not in a completed load state, indicating that the document is not ready for printing.

Remarks

This method allows for a flexible printing process by utilizing a PrintingSettings object to specify the desired printing behavior. It is designed to accommodate various printing scenarios, from direct printing with default settings to interactive printing with user-selected settings.

Example

// Assuming 'viewer' is an instance of the Viewer class
// Configure printing to show print dialog, print progress dialog, and use a separate printing thread
viewer.Print(PrintingSettings.ShowPrintDialog | PrintingSettings.ShowPrintProgressDialog | PrintingSettings.UsePrintingThread);

Reference

Viewer Class
Viewer Members
Overload List