INFO: Printing Features Not Available in eMbedded Visual Basic (265765)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft eMbedded Visual Basic 3.0
This article was previously published under Q265765

SUMMARY

Although Microsoft Windows CE does support printing, this functionality is not incorporated into the eMbedded Visual Basic product.

MORE INFORMATION

The Printers collection, Printer object, and PrintForm method are not available in eMbedded Visual Basic.

However, there are several alternative methods that you can use:
  • Print through a component created with the eMbedded Visual C++ product. This component may be created by the developer or purchased from a third-party vendor, such as:

    PrinterCE from Field Software Products

  • Create a file to be printed, synchronize the file to the desktop computer, and print the file from the desktop.
  • Send text to the printer through the serial/IR port. If necessary, include appropriate printer commands (escape codes).
  • Create a text file. Open and print the text file in Pocket Word.
NOTE: The Windows CE Common Dialog Box control released with eMbedded Visual Basic does not support functions related to printing.

NOTE: The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

REFERENCES

Microsoft eMbedded Visual Basic Online Help
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/4/2002
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