Printing pdf file directly from dos command line

windows batch-file pdf printing network-printers
user2088432 picture user2088432 · Aug 5, 2014 · Viewed 20.3k times · Source

I am trying to print a pdf file from dos, in windows xp.

C:\>print c:\dos.pdf /D:"\\jayaprada-pc\HP LaserJet 1018"

C:\dos.pdf is currently being printed

Its saying doc is being is printed. but no print is coming my printer.

Its showing the document in printer spooler window.

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When giving print normally from adobe reader , print is coming fine.

What is wrong with my config.

Actually i want to print a pdf document from command line , so it wont pop up printer properties.

Suggest me any other alternative or third party tool that can be used print from command line in windows.

Answer

Stefan Steiger picture Stefan Steiger · Aug 5, 2014

Use this:

AcroRd32.exe /t <file.pdf> <printer_name> <printer_driver> <printer_port>

For example:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 11.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe" /t "D:\File.pdf" "Brother MFC-7820N USB Printer" "Brother MFC-7820N USB Printer" "IP_192.168.10.110"

Note:
To find the printer information, right click your printer and choose properties.
In my case shown above, the printer name and driver.

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