Print using javascript for more than 1 printers

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I want to print 2 kind of documents on 2 different printers. I use "Always print silent" on firefox so the print window doesn't show up on every print. But now I want 2 different prints I can not use this option and I really don't want the print window to show up. Any idea how I can do this like changing the default printer using javascript or php ( I don't think php can help me here because printer is client side ) or something else. thanx in advance

I upvoted the question out of curiosity, because I don't think it can be done... — Victor, Oct 26 '09 at 11:24

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 26 '09 at 11:24

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You won't be able to control this with PHP or Javascript.

Your best option would be to write a Firefox plugin to do it for you.

answered Oct 26 '09 at 11:24

Greg

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@brasofilo this question is for 5 years ago. I have no idea how I solved it. – AliBZ Jun 03 '14 at 17:11
PHP has the ability to talk to printers, but such a feat requires them on the same network or a cloud API. If interested in some techniques other have used (locally installed apps, APIs, etc) please see this answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/28783269/3196753 – tresf Apr 06 '20 at 19:57

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 26 '09 at 14:32

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Javascript and/or PHP cannot change browser or computer settings.

answered Oct 26 '09 at 14:32

donohoe

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Print using javascript for more than 1 printers

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