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Printer statement

Note: This statement is supported for backward compatibility only; newer programs should use the Print_ functions.

Description

Directs output of Print statement to the printer.

Syntax

Printer On Off numeric_expression

Parameters

The Printer statement has the following parameters.

ParameterDescription
OnAfter a Printer On statement, all subsequent output from the Print statement is routed to the current printer device.
OffA Printer Off statement closes the print job.
numeric_expressionYou can also use a numeric expression. If numeric_expression evaluates to true (non-zero), Printer On is set. If the value of the expression is false (zero) or null, Printer Off is set.

See Also

Print

Example

/* The printer will print the current system date in the D2 format. */
Printer On
Print OConv(Date(), "D2")
Printer Off