Re: How can I print in a plataform independent form?

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From: William Yu
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 00:00

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gea wrote:

> It's only this, how can I print in a platform independent form? I do it
> in Linux saving a file in /dev/lp1, but I can't do it in Windows. Please
> HELP!!!!!!!!!

  Printing is one of the major shortcomings in Java.  I'd say the best way
would be to create the report file in some platform independent format (txt,
html or pdf) and have the user hit the print button.  To reduce the number
of steps, you could either open it in a separate frame or a new window.

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