Need utility to change print orientation

[Don Culp]

I need a utility that will change the print orientation of the default
printer prior to loading a particular Windows application. This would be
used in a batch file, something like --

call Printer_orient.exe /L
REM Change to landscape mode

call Windows-application

call Printer_orient.exe /P
REM Change back to portrait mode (default)

(I know that I could do this within the Windows application but this takes
extra time every time that I load this particular application, which is
often. I don't want to permanently set Windows default printer to landscape
since most of my applications need to print in portrait mode.)

Thanks,
Don Culp

 

[Olórin]

I need a utility that will change the print orientation of the default
printer prior to loading a particular Windows application. This would be
used in a batch file, something like --

call Printer_orient.exe /L
REM Change to landscape mode

call Windows-application

call Printer_orient.exe /P
REM Change back to portrait mode (default)

(I know that I could do this within the Windows application but this takes
extra time every time that I load this particular application, which is
often. I don't want to permanently set Windows default printer to landscape
since most of my applications need to print in portrait mode.)

Thanks,
Don Culp

Seeing no other replies, I'd just chip in with the slightly workaround
suggestion of a keystroke recorder. You may be able to find a utility out
there (there must be plenty) to record the sequence of keys pressed in
accessing your printer's Preferences settings and changing the orientation
to Landscape/Portrait, then play back the macro at will - perhaps a shortcut
can be assigned to the macro and then a keyboard shortcut to *that*. Watch
for mouse-clicks - better to record keystrokes, so check for key
combinations that are alternatives to clicking on dialog box buttons, eg
Alt+L for "Landscape" (where the L is underlined).

Just my tuppence'-worth.

 

[SC Tom]

I need a utility that will change the print orientation of the default
printer prior to loading a particular Windows application. This would be
used in a batch file, something like --

call Printer_orient.exe /L
REM Change to landscape mode

call Windows-application

call Printer_orient.exe /P
REM Change back to portrait mode (default)

(I know that I could do this within the Windows application but this takes
extra time every time that I load this particular application, which is
often. I don't want to permanently set Windows default printer to
landscape since most of my applications need to print in portrait mode.)

Thanks,
Don Culp

What is the app you are using? Most Windows apps have a page set up. If you
open a Word document for example and then open page setup, you have a choice
of landscape or portrait. Pick the one you want, save the document, and
exit, and the next time you open that document, it will have retained those
settings.

SC Tom

 

[Don Culp]

Olórin --

Your macro approach works. Thanks.

Don Culp

 

[Olórin]

You're welcome. Glad you got a result & thanks for taking the time to post
back.