Windows: Print a file

Print a file: a PDF, an image, or a Word, Excel or text document.

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Print a file: a PDF, an image, or a Word, Excel or text document.

Runs on: Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Print a file under Windows, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
PathYesThe file to print
PrinterNoThe printer's name (leave empty for the default printer)
CopiesNoHow many copies, 1 to 99 (default 1; PDFs and images)
PagesNoWhich pages, such as 1-3, 5 (default all; PDFs and images)
SizeNofit = shrink to the paper if needed (default); actual = exactly 100% Choices: fit, actual.
VariableNoVariable to store the printer used

What it gives back

  • {printer} – The printer the file was sent to

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