how to print in vb.net

[Rudner D. Diaz]

please help..i need a basic code in printing using vb.net..the scenario is..im going to print a delivery reciept..the data will be came from my tables...i need the code on printing..basic printing..
thanks in advance

rudner

[greeny_1984]

it s very using java script
write javascript for the button u want to print
function printpage()
{
window.print();
}
add attributes to the print button and call javascript using that

[bharatsaboo]

how can you use javascript in vb.net
it is only useful for asp or web based applications

i think you should use crystal reports or download the visual studio power packs which allows you to print forms

regards

bharat

[Rudner D. Diaz]

Thanks for all your replies...

is there any way on how to print in vb.net without using crystal or any third party?...just basic code in printing..

thank you

[Simran_Jha]

Here is code for Printing in VB.Net which we r using in our Project.
Its printing the document but not in tabular format which we require.
So try this code its working , but if u find any solution to print in receipt format.Plz let me knw.

Private Sub btnWrite_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnWrite.Click
        Try
            Fs = New FileStream("D:\MyFile1.txt", FileMode.Create)
                     Sw = New StreamWriter(Fs)
            Dim Row As Integer
            'Row = myView.RowCount - 1
            Sw.WriteLine("{0,5}{1,15}{2,20}{3,20}{4,20}", "SUPPLIER_ID", "SUPPLIER_NAME", "SUPPLIER_ADDRESS", "CONTACT_PERSON", "CONTACT_NUMBER")
            Sw.WriteLine("----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------")
            For Row = 0 To (myView.RowCount - 1)
                Sw.WriteLine()

                Sw.WriteLine("{0,5}{1,25}{2,35}{3,45}", ((myView.Item("SUPPLIER_ID", Row)).Value), ((myView.Item("SUPPLIER_NAME", Row)).Value), ((myView.Item("SUPPLIER_ADDRESS", Row)).Value), ((myView.Item("CONTACT_PERSON", Row)).Value)) ', "CONTACT_NUMBER")
                              Sw.WriteLine("------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------")
            Next
            'MessageBox.Show(j)
            'MessageBox.Show(i)
            Sw.Close()
            Fs.Close()
            Fs1 = New FileStream("D:\MyFile1.txt", FileMode.Open)
            Sr1 = New StreamReader(Fs1)
            txtDisplay.Text = Sr1.ReadToEnd
            Sr1.Close()
            Fs1.Close()

        Catch ex As Exception
            'MessageBox.Show(ex.Message)
        Finally
            Sw = Nothing
            Fs = Nothing
        End Try
    End Sub

    Private Sub btnPrint_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnPrint.Click
        Try
            streamToPrint = New StreamReader("D:\MyFile1.txt")
            Try
                printFont = New Font("Arial", 10)
                Dim pd As New Printing.PrintDocument()
                AddHandler pd.PrintPage, AddressOf Me.pd_PrintPage
                pd.Print()

            Finally
                streamToPrint.Close()
            End Try
        Catch ex As Exception
            MessageBox.Show(ex.Message)
        End Try

    End Sub

    Private Sub pd_PrintPage(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal ev As Printing.PrintPageEventArgs)
        Dim linesPerPage As Single = 0
        Dim yPos As Single = 0
        Dim count As Integer = 0
        Dim leftMargin As Single = ev.MarginBounds.Left
        Dim topMargin As Single = ev.MarginBounds.Top
        Dim line As String = Nothing

        ' Calculate the number of lines per page.
        linesPerPage = ev.MarginBounds.Height / printFont.GetHeight(ev.Graphics)

        ' Print each line of the file.
        While count < linesPerPage
            line = streamToPrint.ReadLine()
            If line Is Nothing Then
                Exit While
            End If
            yPos = topMargin + count * printFont.GetHeight(ev.Graphics)
            ev.Graphics.DrawString(line, printFont, Brushes.Black, leftMargin, yPos, New StringFormat())
            count += 1
        End While

        ' If more lines exist, print another page.
        If Not (line Is Nothing) Then
            ev.HasMorePages = True
        Else
            ev.HasMorePages = False
        End If
    End Sub

[slavedogg]

''' at the very top of the form
Imports System.Drawing.Printing

''' new sub procedure
Private Sub printtext(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal ev As PrintPageEventArgs)
ev.Graphics.DrawString(lblQ2.Text, New Font("arial", 11, FontStyle.Regular), Brushes.Black, 120, 120)
ev.HasMorePages = False
End Sub

''' button event
Private Sub btn2_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btn2.Click
Try
Dim printdoc As New PrintDocument
AddHandler printdoc.PrintPage, AddressOf Me.printtext
printdoc.Print()
Catch ex As Exception
MessageBox.Show("Sorry there is a problem printing", ex.ToString())
End Try
End Sub

[jaytheguru]

This converts the data binded into the datagrid into a text file and then prints it out. I am more interested in printing the data binded into the grid directly to the printer. I will post a solution once I find one.

[mr.karm]

i did not make a print button. using your codes..
and its not functioning will.there are some errors..

[AverageStudent]

Create a Print Button or File>Print tab
Then, at the bottom of the toolbox, Expand the VB PowerPack
Double Click "PrintForm1"

This Creates a Pane at the Bottom with "PrintForm1"

Double Click Your "Print" button and in the code write

Private Sub PrintButton_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles PrintButton.Click
'Prints the form
PrintForm1.Print()

End Sub