printer status online/offline in vb6

hi guys
how do i detect that the printer is online or offline, n even the status of paper tray. im using vb6.

help n suggestions highly appreciated

thanks in advance

Welcome to the forums. :wave:

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If you do a search for "printer status", you will get a ton of returns. I just picked one.

I consider this sample to be one of the best I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by RhinoBull

I consider this sample to be one of the best I've ever seen.

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I agree....but I usually take the lazy's mans "out" and just trap the error. :D