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    Print existing PDF files to an installed printer

    Foxit Quick PDF Library

    Foxit Quick PDF Library can print PDF files to an installed printer using the PrintDocument function. PDF files can be printed to any installed printer driver regardless of whether it is for a physical printer or a virtual printer such as Microsoft XPS Document Writer. There are a range of other printing related functions that can be used with the PrintDocument function for maximum flexibility.

    If you want more granular control over printing options then you can use the custom printer functions.

    C# Sample Code

    /* Print a PDF programmatically without viewing it  */
    
    // Load a sample file from the input folder
    DPL.LoadFromFile("test.pdf", ""); 
    
    // Configure print options
    int iPrintOptions = DPL.PrintOptions(0, 0, "Printing Sample");
    
    // Print the current document to the default printing 
    // using the options as configured above
    DPL.PrintDocument(DPL.GetDefaultPrinterName(), 1, 1, iPrintOptions);
    

    Delphi Sample Code

    procedure TForm6.PrintDocumentClick(Sender: TObject);
    var
    iPrintOptions: Integer;
    begin
      DPL := TDebenuPDFLibrary1115.Create;
      try
        UnlockResult := DPL.UnlockKey('...'); // Add trial license key here
        if UnlockResult = 1 then
          begin
              // Load your file
              DPL.LoadFromFile('test.pdf', '');
    
              // Configure print options
              iPrintOptions := DPL.PrintOptions(0, 0, 'Printing Sample');
    
              // Print the current document to the default printing
              // using the options as configured above
              DPL.PrintDocument(DPL.GetDefaultPrinterName(), 1, 1, iPrintOptions);
          end;
        finally
        DPL.Free;
      end;
    end;
    

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