Printing PDF Files in asp.net using vb

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I am using this code to enable print function on a button.

VB

Protected Sub PrintBtn_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles PrintBtn.Click
       Dim psiPrint As New System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo()
       psiPrint.Verb = "print"
       psiPrint.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden
       psiPrint.FileName = "Form.pdf"
       psiPrint.UseShellExecute = True
       System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(psiPrint)
   End Sub

Error occurred stating that

The system cannot find the file specified

at line

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(psiPrint)

How can I solve this?
My Form.pdf is located in a folder Form

Posted 20-Oct-11 21:58pm

snamyna

Updated 20-Oct-11 21:59pm

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André Kraak · Answer 1 · 2011-10-20T22:05:00

Solution 1

Specify the relative or absolute path of the file to be processed.
For example:

VB

psiPrint.FileName = "C:\\Form\\Form.pdf"

Posted 20-Oct-11 22:05pm

André Kraak

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snamyna 21-Oct-11 4:08am

My Form.pdf is located in my system folder (e-Stars new) and that folder is located at the desktop. I have tried this code but the same error occurs.
psiPrint.FileName = "~\e-Stars new\Form\Form.pdf"

snamyna 21-Oct-11 4:11am

If using the code that you have given, is it possible for other person who run this system in other pc to print the Form.pdf?

snamyna · Answer 2 · 2011-10-20T22:52:00

Solution 2

I have solved it. Thanks for your time anyway.

VB

Protected Sub PrintBtn_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles PrintBtn.Click
       Dim psiPrint As New System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo()
       psiPrint.Verb = "print"
       psiPrint.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden
       psiPrint.FileName = Server.MapPath("~\Form\Form.pdf")
       psiPrint.UseShellExecute = True
       System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(psiPrint)
   End Sub

Posted 20-Oct-11 22:52pm

snamyna

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red_dog 7-Jun-13 2:32am

Hi snamyna.
I did like you did, but i have a problem in line System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(psiPrint)
(No application is associated with the specified file for this operation). Did I miss something, please help me. Thank you.

snamyna 7-Jun-13 3:12am

While debugging, try check at psiPrint.FileName whether your filename is exactly located as you state in Server.MapPath("//your file path here//")

red_dog 13-Jun-13 22:15pm

Hi snamyna.
I found the problem in line psiPrint.Verb = "print".
Maybe it dose not work in window 7 64 bit. Thank you.