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How to Print a PDF programmatically without the Adobe Reader Window

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Hi,

I'm trying to print a PDF my application. I would prefer to do it as silent as possible - no PrintDialogue | Adobe Reader Window.

Here´s some Code:

	public static void PrintPDF(string file, string printerName)
	{
	Process proc = new Process();
	proc.StartInfo.FileName = @"C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 10.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe";
	proc.StartInfo.Arguments = @" /t /h " + "\"" + file + "\"" + " " + "\"" + printerName + "\"";
	proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = true;
	proc.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = true;
	proc.Start();
	Thread.Sleep(1000);
	proc.WaitForInputIdle();
	proc.Kill();
	}

It works, but the Adobe Reader Window is still popping up -> /h (start the reader minimized) does not work.

Is there another way to hide the Window ?

Regards

3466 Views 6 Replies Latest reply: MaxPr, Aug 2, 2012 5:42 AM

	public static void PrintPDF(string path, string printer)
	{
	Process process = new Process();
	process.StartInfo.FileName = path;
	process.StartInfo.Verb = "printto";
	process.StartInfo.Arguments = "\"" + printerName + "\"";
	process.Start(); // I have to use this in case of Adobe Reader to close the window
	process.WaitForInputIdle();
	process.Kill();
	}