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printerFeatures

Type​

property

Summary​

Reports a list of features that the current printer supports.

Syntax​

get the printerFeatures

Description​

Use the printerFeatures property to find out which printing features are supported by the currently selected printer.

The printerFeatures property is read-only and cannot be set.

Examples​

if "color" is among the items of the printerFeatures then
set the enabled of button "Color" of group "Print Settings" of me \
to true
end if

Value​

NameTypeDescription

value

The printerFeatures returns a comma-separated list containing zero or more of the following features.

  • collate: the printCollate property will have an effect (if not
   present it means the printer cannot collate multiple copies
automatically).
  • copies: the printCopies property will have an effect (if not present
   it means the printer will only print one copy).
  • color: the printColors property will have an effect (if not present,
   it means the printer will only print in monochrome).
  • duplex: the printDuplex property will have an effect (if not present,
   it means the printer cannot print double-sided).

command: answer printer

property: printDuplex

Compatibility and Support​

Introduced

LiveCode 2.9

OS

mac

windows

linux

Platforms

desktop

server

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