Get a list of available printers

Discussion in 'JavaScript' started by rochdi70, Jun 20, 2023.

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    Hi guys,

    How can I get the list of printer in client page?

    We currently use an ActivexObject call "MSDesign.WebLabel" to get the list of printer loaded in a dropdown :

    webControl = new ActiveXObject("MSDesign.WebLabel");
    if (webControl!=null) printers = webControl.getPrinters();
    and this will give us a list of printers available in client machine but this does work in Edge or Chrome, is there a tool or simple code that I can use to get me the list of printers available?



    Thanks
     
    rochdi70, Jun 20, 2023 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Crikey, you found an activex script that still works? How many years since activex got canned?

    I very much doubt you'll find a script to give you that info. There's meant to be a barrier between Javascript and the hardware. You'll be able to add a print button but nothing more.

    Edit: only canned in 2020, feels like longer ago.
     
    sarahk, Jun 20, 2023 IP