Print pages with JavaScript

[railb521447]

Hi everyone, I have a question. I have the script, that sorting pages depending size and i need to write a script to print pages - on different printers, depending on the page size (for example: A1, A2 etc.). May be somebody met this problem? 

my script: 

https://scrimba.com/c/c7PwMkua

[try67]

Look into the print method of the Document object and especially into the various properties of the PrintParams object.

Here's a simple example of how to print pages 1-5 to one printer and pages 6-10 to another:

var pp = this.getPrintParams();
pp.printerName = "My Printer 1";
pp.firstPage = 0;
pp.lastPage = 4;
this.print(pp);
pp.printerName = "My Printer 2";
pp.firstPage = 5;
pp.lastPage = 9;
this.print(pp);

Edit: Small mistake fixed in the code.

[railb521447]

Thank you so much, I'll try it!! 😉

[swapnilsrivastava]

Hi There,

Thanks for reporting this.

We provide a JavaScript tool inside Adobe Acrobat, which can be used to any additional content like page number on the PDF file.

Regards,

Swapnil Srivastava

[railb521447]

Hi there. How can I bring up a modal window in Acrobat? I want that after sorting by page size, a modal window appears with a print request, if agreed, it should call the printer and plotter, depending on the size of the sheet. Somebody can advice me?

[railb521447]

Are there in Acrobat JS Api command  - confirm() - like in native JS?

[Test Screen Name]

Do you have the JavaScript API Reference? It shows all classes and methods available. Specifically, app.alert, which is a whole lot easier than using Dialog.

[railb521447]

Thanks, Yes dude I have a small JS Api reference, but i can't to find it. I'm junior in Adobe, therefore have many problem, but i'm trying. Thank you

[Test Screen Name]

The JavaScript API Reference isn't small - it's nearly 800 pages. You need it though. Here is a link to an old API Reference, but not much has changed lately... https://www.adobe.com/content/dam/acom/en/devnet/acrobat/pdfs/js_api_reference.pdf

[try67 · Accepted solution]

You can use the alert method for that. For example:

if (app.alert("Do you want to print the file now?",2,2)==4) {

    this.print();

}

[railb521447]

Yes dude, it works 🙂 I wrote: 

const requ = app.alert('Send to print?', 2, 2);
if(requ === 4){
const pp = this.getPrintParams();
pp.printerName = 'Printer1';
this.print(pp);
}

[railb521447]

Hello, can i do so? 

/* code for print pages:
   acp - is the array of objects, inside there are own width and height of every page in document */

if(app.alert('Do you want to print the files now?', 2, 2) == 4) {
    const pp1 = this.getPrintParams(),
          pp2 = this.getPrintParams();
    pp1.printerName = 'Printer';
    pp2.printerName = 'Plotter';
			
    for(var item = 0; item < acp.length; item++){
        if(acp[item].width <= 420 && acp[item].height <= 297){
            this.print(pp1);
        }
        if(acp[item].width >= 594 && acp[item].height >= 420){
            this.print(pp2);
        }
    }
}

[try67]

- What is the "acp" array?

- Why are you using const instead of var?

[railb521447]

Inside the acp array are objects of width and height pages. I usually use ES6, it will be problem in Adobe? 

[try67]

Yes. The "const" keyword defines a constant, which means you can't change it.

Run this code and see what the results are:

const a = 5; a = 4; console.println(a);

And then run this code:

var b = 5; b = 4; console.println(b);

[try67]

Also, you have to define the firstPage and lastPage parameters in the PrintParams object. If you don't, it will print the entire file by default.

[railb521447]

I understand, thank you. But i need to print all the pages from the document, only they must be sorted. My code is sorting, i sent only a part of the code that will distribute the sorted pages to the printer and plotter. I'll change the const on var, but basically my code is working correctly?

[Test Screen Name]

If your code is working correctly, do you still have a question for us, please?

[railb521447]

yes there will be questions, why do you ask?

[try67]

I don't think your code is correct, as what you're doing in it doesn't make sense, but if you're happy with the result that's fine.

[Bernd Alheit]

Want you print all pages on the printer and plotter?

[railb521447]

Yes, I want to make automatically process, after sort the pages i'll get modal window - print or not, when the user click - Yes - automatically print pages on plotter and printer depending sizes... Sorry for my english

[Test Screen Name]

So, what is your question. What does your code do now, please post the CURRENT code and tell us what it does, what you want it to do, and what is stopping you from doing this. Please never post code that is not the current exact code you are asking us to discuss, this wastes everyone's time.

[Bernd Alheit]

Read the reply of try67:

Also, you have to define the firstPage and lastPage parameters in the PrintParams object. If you don't, it will print the entire file by default.

[Test Screen Name]

Look into the "Dialog" class. Complicated to use, but powerful.