is there a way to set up a daily run program in Win 7 - 64 bit


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
       #1

    is there a way to set up a daily run program in Win 7 - 64 bit


    Hi,
    This is my first post here and it looks like you guys really know how to get things done in windows.

    I have a sheet that I want to print everyday.
    The sheet is just a simple color sheet to print so my ink cartridges stay wet and clean.

    I want to set up windows so this sheet prints automatically.

    Anyone have any idea how to do something like this?

    The sheet is created in Corel Draw but I can create the same page in most any basic program.

    Please let me know,
    Thanks.
    KNSMILK88
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #2

    You can set up the task scheduler to do that;

    Schedule a task

    Regards....Mike Connor
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks Mike,
    That got me 1/2 way there.
    This will open the program up on a daily basis, but
    now I need to figure out how to make it open the file and print the page when it opens.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #4

    This should do it;

    PRINTUI /k /n "<PrinterName>"

    just save the above as a .bat file, and call it from the task scheduler.

    More information;

    Rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry


    EDIT: I suppose you are aware that this will deplete your ink supply pretty quickly? Depending on the contents of the page you print, and also that most ink printers have some sort of built-in mechanism to prevent the heads drying out?

    Regards....Mike Connor
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 927
    windows 7 ultimate
       #5

    This looks like a fun kind of project!!

    I found this: Print Files from Batch Files

    You'd then pack the batch file as an executable: Bat To Exe Converter

    Then you'd load your exe as a scheduled task. There is likely, or not, an easier way**

    (Methinks I'm off to play with this!!)
    ** Mike beat me to it!!
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Ink? No problem...


    Thanks Mike.
    I'll have to tell you though, this part of your post is like speaking greek to me. I am very computer literate, but have not been exposed to this yet.

    PRINTUI /k /n "<PrinterName>"
    just save the above as a .bat file, and call it from the task scheduler.
    More information;
    Rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry

    So I'll have to look into it.
    As far as the ink is concerned, I have an awesome set up.
    I run a Cannon MX860 with a continuous ink system.
    I can probably run 3000 sheets 8 x 11 in full red, yellow, or any base color.
    This thing is incredible.
    I installed it 6 months ago and print like crazy and I'm still over half way full on each tank.

    Any other info you can give me on how to run this batch file?
    Thanks,
    Brian


    Mike Connor said:
    This should do it;

    PRINTUI /k /n "<PrinterName>"

    just save the above as a .bat file, and call it from the task scheduler.

    More information;

    Rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry


    EDIT: I suppose you are aware that this will deplete your ink supply pretty quickly? Depending on the contents of the page you print, and also that most ink printers have some sort of built-in mechanism to prevent the heads drying out?

    Regards....Mike Connor
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #7

    You just copy the text to a text file using any editor, or notepad etc, then rename that file to "whatever.bat", and then you can just click on it to run it. The same applies to the scheduler, just enter the name of the file, "whatever.bat", ( without the inverted commas), and it will be executed.

    The parameters are as follows;

    /k print test page to specified printer, cannot be combined with command when installing a printer


    /n[name] printer name


    You can get a users guide for this directly from Microsoft. I only have a direct download link for it. Here it is;


    http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...UsersGuide.doc


    Regards....Mike Connor
      My Computer


 

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