How can I send text file to printer port?

[filozof]

I need to print a txt file from printer. I use sys exec.vi and bat file to do this. Bat file contains copy C:\plot.txt to lpt2  command. How can I do same issue with labview icons?

[Wayne.C]

Look at the functions on the "Report Generation" palette.   There are also several examples that ship with LabView.

[filozof]

Thanks for reply message. I tried lots of vi to sending but They are not send txt file to printer port.

[Wayne.C]

Here is one way to do it.  Uses the default printer on your machine.

[filozof]

I have labview v7.1. It is for 8.2.  I can not open by 7.1 because of error code 9.

[tbd]

Hi filozof,

Try:

cmd /C "C:\plot.txt to lpt2"

on the sysexec command line.

[Wayne.C]

Sorry, I don't have 7.1 loaded.  Maybe someone else can convert it?    tbd's solution will work.  My solution uses the Report Generation vi's and allows you to control the font settings.  The "Print Report.vi" also has inputs for printer names and # of copies.

[shoneill]

I think tbd's answer is pretty much the answer to your question.

Funny though, I always use the notation Cmd /C "C:\plot text.txt >lpt1"

I wasn't aware of the "to" syntax.

Shane.

[tbd]

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@shoneill wrote:
I think tbd's answer is pretty much the answer to your question.

Funny though, I always use the notation Cmd /C "C:\plot text.txt >lpt1"

I wasn't aware of the "to" syntax.

Shane.

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- good eyes, Shane!

[filozof]

thanks friends.. I can print with batch file. Batch file contains copy C:\plot.txt lp2:. It works but I need to do samething with labview icons. When I used to report generation icon, It prints front panel like image. I want to send txt file to printer port(lpt2).