Blank page in my printer

Ramon_SASTRE · March 28, 2020, 6:28pm

This line (the only one in an application) produces a blank page in my printer.

Var g As Graphics = PrinterSetup.OpenPrinter(New PrinterSetup)

Is there a way to prevent this blank page?

Tim_Parnell · March 28, 2020, 6:42pm

When the method ends, g goes out of scope and that’s how you complete the last page when you’re printing. Since you’re not drawing anything, you get one blank page

Edit: So to prevent this behavior, don’t open the printer until you’re ready to print.

Ramon_SASTRE · March 28, 2020, 6:49pm

That’s what I feared.
I open the printer because I need to know the paper dimensions.
If for any reason I need to cancel the printing, then I get this blank page.
It’s a pity that Xojo doesn’t detect a single blank page and eliminate it.

Tim_Parnell · March 28, 2020, 7:05pm

[quote=481115:@Ramon SASTRE]
I open the printer because I need to know the paper dimensions.[/quote]
You can get the paper dimensions form PageSetup. Is there a reason you aren’t?

Ramon_SASTRE · March 28, 2020, 7:05pm

Anyway, you are right Tim.
I can get all the information I need with the PageSetup and then if I have to cancel the printing I have no blank page because I didn’t open the printer.
Thanks!