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Print to File from software set Print to File as default

This works fine with a CLT+P and I can paste in the file path.
I need to set Print to File as a default printer to capture a text version of the report.

Machine:
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition, 32-bit Service Pack 1 (build 7601)
All patches current.
Logged in as Administrator

Background:
1. Remote accessing a customer’s computer.
2. Business does print to a Thermal Receipt printer (Pizza Shop)
3. I need to see a report - for obvious reasons - I need to print to a .txt file.

Need to print from the software – initiate the report and click on print.
No prompt for file path destination.
Print job gets stuck in print queue with error.
No option to export this report.
Printing to XML and PDF are a no go.

Problem:
Followed these instructions.
How to Print to File without user intervention
Yes, I noticed this - Applies to: Windows Server 2008 R2 EnterpriseWindows Server 2008 R2 Standard
Have ZERO’d out UAC.
When I’m attempting above instructions “C:\Users\pos\Desktop\printjob” gives me an “Can not Access Error” or something to that effect.

Any help?
Best,
Vincent.

hdhondt

“Can not Access Error” or something

An exact error message would probably be useful.

I see you are logged in as admin, but nevertheless, given the error message, I would start by checking the permissions on C:\Users\pos\Desktop

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