Configure which file types Windows will allow direct printing
I can left click on one or more pdf, png, xlsx, docx, etc file in Windows Explorer and send it to the printer, but when doing so on a text file (with either a txt extension or php extension which is my ultimate end goal), the dialog does not present the option to print. Is it possible to configure which file types Windows deems "printable"? Any workarounds? Note that I do not appear to have access to add something to my SendTo folder on the PC in question.
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I can left click on one or more pdf, png, xlsx, docx, etc file in Windows Explorer and send it to the printer, but when doing so on a text file (with either a txt extension or php extension which is my ultimate end goal), the dialog does not present the option to print. Is it possible to configure which file types Windows deems "printable"? Any workarounds? Note that I do not appear to have access to add something to my SendTo folder on the PC in question.
windows windows-explorer printing
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I can left click on one or more pdf, png, xlsx, docx, etc file in Windows Explorer and send it to the printer, but when doing so on a text file (with either a txt extension or php extension which is my ultimate end goal), the dialog does not present the option to print. Is it possible to configure which file types Windows deems "printable"? Any workarounds? Note that I do not appear to have access to add something to my SendTo folder on the PC in question.
windows windows-explorer printing
asked Dec 19 '18 at 0:10
user1032531
64961536
I can left click on one or more pdf, png, xlsx, docx, etc file in Windows Explorer and send it to the printer, but when doing so on a text file (with either a txt extension or php extension which is my ultimate end goal), the dialog does not present the option to print. Is it possible to configure which file types Windows deems "printable"? Any workarounds? Note that I do not appear to have access to add something to my SendTo folder on the PC in question.
windows windows-explorer printing
windows windows-explorer printing
asked Dec 19 '18 at 0:10
user1032531
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asked Dec 19 '18 at 0:10
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asked Dec 19 '18 at 0:10
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There are several ways to do this.
Choose a file extension as a txtfile by adding a line in the registry for each extension type. ^R(Run) regedit (enter)
- locate HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.txt
- right click add new string Value and enter name "perceivedtype" then the value "txtfile"
from (default)
to
PerceivedType txtfile
Then locate in registry
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtxtfileshellprintcommand
Right click add new Expandable String Value
leave name as (default) and enter the value below
%SystemRoot%system32NOTEPAD.EXE /p %1
Or replace with your preferred notepad+++ etc with its path
This may already be there for various other file types
HKCR???fileshellprintcommand
If you prefer different print formats, search for options on the commandline that select font, paper, size etc.
answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
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There are several ways to do this.
Choose a file extension as a txtfile by adding a line in the registry for each extension type. ^R(Run) regedit (enter)
- locate HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.txt
- right click add new string Value and enter name "perceivedtype" then the value "txtfile"
from (default)
to
PerceivedType txtfile
Then locate in registry
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtxtfileshellprintcommand
Right click add new Expandable String Value
leave name as (default) and enter the value below
%SystemRoot%system32NOTEPAD.EXE /p %1
Or replace with your preferred notepad+++ etc with its path
This may already be there for various other file types
HKCR???fileshellprintcommand
If you prefer different print formats, search for options on the commandline that select font, paper, size etc.
answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
Tony EE rocketscientist
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There are several ways to do this.
Choose a file extension as a txtfile by adding a line in the registry for each extension type. ^R(Run) regedit (enter)
- locate HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.txt
- right click add new string Value and enter name "perceivedtype" then the value "txtfile"
from (default)
to
PerceivedType txtfile
Then locate in registry
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtxtfileshellprintcommand
Right click add new Expandable String Value
leave name as (default) and enter the value below
%SystemRoot%system32NOTEPAD.EXE /p %1
Or replace with your preferred notepad+++ etc with its path
This may already be there for various other file types
HKCR???fileshellprintcommand
If you prefer different print formats, search for options on the commandline that select font, paper, size etc.
answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
Tony EE rocketscientist
1,455913
add a comment |
There are several ways to do this.
Choose a file extension as a txtfile by adding a line in the registry for each extension type. ^R(Run) regedit (enter)
- locate HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.txt
- right click add new string Value and enter name "perceivedtype" then the value "txtfile"
from (default)
to
PerceivedType txtfile
Then locate in registry
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtxtfileshellprintcommand
Right click add new Expandable String Value
leave name as (default) and enter the value below
%SystemRoot%system32NOTEPAD.EXE /p %1
Or replace with your preferred notepad+++ etc with its path
This may already be there for various other file types
HKCR???fileshellprintcommand
If you prefer different print formats, search for options on the commandline that select font, paper, size etc.
answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
Tony EE rocketscientist
1,455913
There are several ways to do this.
Choose a file extension as a txtfile by adding a line in the registry for each extension type. ^R(Run) regedit (enter)
- locate HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.txt
- right click add new string Value and enter name "perceivedtype" then the value "txtfile"
from (default)
to
PerceivedType txtfile
Then locate in registry
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTtxtfileshellprintcommand
Right click add new Expandable String Value
leave name as (default) and enter the value below
%SystemRoot%system32NOTEPAD.EXE /p %1
Or replace with your preferred notepad+++ etc with its path
This may already be there for various other file types
HKCR???fileshellprintcommand
If you prefer different print formats, search for options on the commandline that select font, paper, size etc.
answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
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answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
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answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:51
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