printer_write: selecting a file

[MrBiscuits]

Hi,
I was wondering if, when using the printer function, it is possible to select an exisiting file, something like the code below:

$handle = printer_open();
$filename = "test.pdf"
printer_write($handle, $filename);

I can't actually test this on my machine, and can only try it when I get to the client's premises.
Or can this be achieved any other way?
Many thanks!
😃

[MaxK]

No, it will not work. The only thing printed will be the name of your file since printer_write wants a resource (your handle) and a string as parameter. your variable $filename will be treated as a string!!!

Have discovered that printer_write DO NOT print directly to the printer!!! It creates a BeginDoc, BeginPage etc.. to create a prntjob. therefore it seems like you can't print any escape codes either (printer specific control codes, or binary data).

// Max