Check default printer is on or not

Question

How can i figure out whether default printer is on or not using vb.net or C# (on .Net 2.0)

And what is the port number to which printer is attached.

I am using PrinterSettings Class, but there is no method in it to get those values.

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered May 09 '13 at 05:26

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You can get port number using this code.

private void cboPrinters_SelectionChanged(object sender, SelectionChangedEventArgs e)
{
  PrintQueue printer = cboPrinters.SelectedItem as PrintQueue;
  string portname = printer.QueuePort.Name;
}

answered May 09 '13 at 05:26

Priscilla Jobin

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thanks but PrintQueue is not supported in .Net 2.0. Any other way? – Sudz May 09 '13 at 05:31
Check this link if it can help. http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/6069/How-to-Check-if-your-Printer-is-Connected-using-C – Priscilla Jobin May 09 '13 at 05:38
Hey try this link [link](http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/6069/How-to-Check-if-your-Printer-is-Connected-using-C) – Neeraj Dubey May 09 '13 at 05:41
@Priscy,@Neeraj Dubey: Guys the link you mention above uses System.Management which is not supported by .Net 2.0. Any other solution? – Sudz May 09 '13 at 06:05

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 09 '13 at 05:24

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Use Following:

string strDefaultPrinter;
using(var printServer = new LocalPrintServer())
{
  strDefaultPrinter= printServer.DefaultPrintQueue.FullName);
}

In this way you can set default printer in one string and can compare with detected printer.

answered May 09 '13 at 05:24

Freelancer

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But how do i detect whether default printer is on or off? – Sudz May 09 '13 at 05:29
here is your answer http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5001920/c-sharp-check-printer-status – Freelancer May 09 '13 at 05:36
I am using .Net 2.0, your solution works with .Net 3.0 or above., Is there any other method? – Sudz May 09 '13 at 05:42
@Sudz sorry friend, I dont know for 2.0, also googled, but not found. – Freelancer May 09 '13 at 05:54

Check default printer is on or not

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