how to use LPR command in javascript

smaftei · 11-03-2010, 07:49 PM

I am trying to use the LPR command inside a javascript to print a PDF file directly to the printer. Want just a simple webpage with a button which will print test.pdf when clicked.

lpr -S xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -P print -o l C:\Users\xxxxxx\Desktop\test.pdf

I know very little when it comes to javascript. If you know of a better way to use the lpr command, please let me know.

Philip M · 11-03-2010, 07:54 PM

lpr is a command-line command and is not valid Javascript syntax.

If you embed the pdf in your webpage and reference the object id, you should be able to do it.

e.g. in your HTML:

Code:

<object id = "examplePDF" type="application/pdf" data="example.pdf" width="500" height="500">

in your javascript:

Code:

<script>
var pdf = document.getElementById("examplePDF");
pdf.print():
</script>

Another way:-

Code:

<iframe src="document.pdf" id="PDFtoPrint"></iframe>
<input type="button" value="Print" onclick="document.getElementById('PDFtoPrint').focus(); document.getElementById('PDFtoPrint').contentWindow.print();">

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