Mac OS 8.5 Technote: Part LXVII

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System Extensions (Continued)

Desktop Printing 2.2.1

Desktop Printing provides easy access to printers by locating them on the desktop. Users can access information about their print jobs by opening these icons, and they can print documents by dropping them into the printer icon.
  • Third party desktop printing is now supported.

    AppleScript support includes:

    • Get a list of all desktop printers.

    • Create a new desktop printer.

    • Set the current printer to an existing desktop printer.

    Related Materials:

    • The LaserWriter 8 section.
    • Technote TN1097, "Desktop Printing Revealed"
    • Technote TN1113, "Customizing Desktop Printer Utility"
    • Technote TN1131, "Creating Desktop Printers on the Fly"

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