This function retrieves the default printer.
[C++Builder/Visual
C++] DWORD IKGetDefaultPrinter(LPTCSTR
PrinterName);
[Delphi] function
IKGetDefaultPrinter(PrinterName: PChar): DWORD;
[Visual Basic] Function
IKGetDefaultPrinter(ByVal PrinterName As String) As Long
Parameters
| Name | Explanation |
|---|---|
| PrinterName | The variable for the printer name list |
Return Value
Returns the length of the string (minus the terminal null) set in PrinterName. Returns 0 if unsuccessful.
Explanation
The IKGetDefaultPrinter function retrieves the default printer registered in the Windows printer folder. The default printer can also be retrieved using the IKEnumPrinters function.