You could also take a look at the printer extension for PHP

http://php.net/printer

These functions are available for server side printing, when PHP is running on a Win32 
box.

- Frank


> it depends on your printer & system.
> 
> if you want to use printer commands directly in your code then u must know
> the commands for your printer.  the algorithm will be:
> 
> 1. Initialize printer ( <ESC>@ is the command for most dot matrix printers)
> .
> 2. Set paper size, tabs (vertical & horizontal) etc. using appropriate
> printer commands
> 3. Send the data including embedded printer commands for advancing paper
> etc.
> 
> quite some time back, i made a program in clipper for printing purchase
> orders on dot matrix printer, its still working fine.
> 
> the simplest printer commands are of dot matrix printers, for other inkjet /
> laser printers the commands vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
> 
> Alternatively, i think MS-Access is very good for this application, all u
> need is to design a report, where u can specify the paper size, where to
> print data etc.  You don't have to worry about printer commands in this
> case.
> 
> regds,
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian McGarvie [mailto:brian.mcgarvie@;anypurposeloans.co.uk]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 20:18
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: printer_ functions...
> 
> 
> I have a specific problem ;)
> 
> I have been asked if it is possible to write a 'simple' application that
> will print onto Bank Cheques - they will be supplied on a continuous
> roll
> aparently, so it'll be one cheque followed by another etc perferated
> inbetween...
> 
> So my question is has anyone ever tried this or similar? or even if you
> have'nt has anyone got any pointers to start me off?
> 
> Alternativley is there any software already out there?
> 
> I have been looking but can only find things like Sage, which ha all the
> stock controll etc etc which is not required, the application will
> simple be
> to take a series name's & ammount's and print the cheques...
> 
> Thanks in advance...
> 
> 
> 
> 
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