javascriptnode.jsprintingprinters

How to print a docx file to a printer using Node.js


I am trying to write a program in node.js that will allow the user to print a docx file to the printer.

anyone that can show me how its done in Node.js?


Solution

  • You can use the node-printer module.

    Here's example how to use it to print a file:

    // use: node printFile.js [filePath printerName]
    var printer = require("printer"),
        filename = process.argv[2] || __filename;
    
    console.log('platform:', process.platform);
    console.log('try to print file: ' + filename);
    
    if( process.platform != 'win32') {
      printer.printFile({filename:filename,
        printer: process.env[3], // printer name, if missing then will print to default printer
        success:function(jobID){
          console.log("sent to printer with ID: "+jobID);
        },
        error:function(err){
          console.log(err);
        }
      });
    } else {
      // not yet implemented, use printDirect and text
      var fs = require('fs');
      printer.printDirect({data:fs.readFileSync(filename),
        printer: process.env[3], // printer name, if missing then will print to default printer
        success:function(jobID){
          console.log("sent to printer with ID: "+jobID);
        },
        error:function(err){
          console.log(err);
        }
      });
    }