Print .doc files from 7650 through irda??

[Joey_k]

I was wondering if there´s a program for the 7650 like word. I have several .doc files wich I want to print at work. (There we have laser printers and it´s way cheaper for me ;) ).

So, what I want is:

Store the .doc files in my 7650 memory -> Go to my work -> Send the .doc files through infrared to the printer.


Best regards


Joey

[the_don]

I was wondering if there´s a program for the 7650 like word. I have several .doc files wich I want to print at work. (There we have laser printers and it´s way cheaper for me ;) ).

So, what I want is:

Store the .doc files in my 7650 memory -> Go to my work -> Send the .doc files through infrared to the printer.


Best regards


Joey
Thats a really good idea! It would help me alot as well, has anyone got anything that can do this?

[johnnyspliff]

Well both quickword and Repligo can read Microsoft Word files (.doc). Both are on my group

www.groups.yahoo.com/group/johnnyspliff

You could also transfer the documents to your phone to some folder, and then use a file manager to browse to that folder and send the files via infra red.

[the_don]

Yes but can it send a print command to the printer via infrared ports on your fone and printer so it prints off the document thats on your phone?

[the_don]

So I take it that its not possible..... yet.

[www_TiF_ro]

I have an idea on how to print [anything you have at home] -> [at your office] using infrared...
You should install drivers for the exact printer at home, then "print to file" anything you like (from any program :) ) on your computer, then transfer the file to the phone, then get a shave, get to the office and transfer the file to the printer (send to -> infrared). I haven't tested this yet, although i have all i need here at home... but I will soon.

[Joey_k]

I have an idea on how to print [anything you have at home] -> [at your office] using infrared...
You should install drivers for the exact printer at home, then "print to file" anything you like (from any program :) ) on your computer, then transfer the file to the phone, then get a shave, get to the office and transfer the file to the printer (send to -> infrared). I haven't tested this yet, although i have all i need here at home... but I will soon.


Please keep us informed.... I really want to know if this is possible....

Joey

[www_TiF_ro]

Some usefull stuff I discovered that you can do with the HP DeskJet 450 (it supports IrObex protocol) when sending files directly to it (using "send to IR"):
1. send .jpg files
2. send .txt files
3. send .vcf files
4. send .pcl files

1. .jpg files sent directly to IR will print ok, the printer knows to decode JPG (EXIF) files ! The only problem is the small size in which they are printed (about 2 inches wide). So you better print them from pc using some photo software.

2. .txt files sent directly to IR are printed fine, in Courier font.

3. When you send a contact via IR, actually you are sending a .vcf file. This printer prints them very nicely as design (in color, in a formatted table), BUT it does not print all the fields present in the vcf !!! It only prints some of the fields... dah... Name, Phones and Email will print fine, though...

4. A very usefull thing which some people asked me if it is possible is printing home-documents at the office via infrared.
Yes, it is possible. You should follow the steps:

[at home]
- Search the net for the printer drivers coresponding to the printer you have at the office. Install printer drivers at home. During installation, select FILE: as the device to which the printer is connected. This way you will "Print to file" each time.
- Print anything you like using the new printer driver. At printer preferences check "print to file" (only if you did not select FILE: at the previous step) and DISABLE HP PREVIEW !
- The driver will ask you for a file name. This is the file you will put on the phone. Enter full path (e.g. c:\printings\printfile1.pcl) MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE .PCL EXTENSION TO THE FILE !!!
- After the driver finishes printing (watch the printer monitor in the system tray) send the file to the phone (using bt or ir or...)

[at the office]
- simply send the .pcl file located in your inbox to the printer :-)
THE PRINTER WILL NOT PRINT THAT FILE CREATED USING "PRINT TO FILE" IF IT DOES NOT HAVE THE EXTENSION .PCL !!!

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I found that .pcl extension should be used from the following location: http://www.irda.org/standards/pubs/PointandShootv1p1.pdf

By the way: in that document you can find info about other extensions supported by the new IR Printers: .vci, .ps etc.

.PS format is very usefull when "Printing to .PS" then sending it on a smart printer which supports IR and PostScript and IrObex.

All info above was tested only on the HP DeskJet 450 cbi printer.

[the_don]

Nice 1!!! Cheers m8, cant wait to test it now!!!