Printing HTML in C# - .NET Framework

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I have a C# console application, that I may need to switch to a form, that I would like to print HTML documents from. Currently I am printing through the shell with:

Process printjob = new Process();
printjob.StartInfo.FileName = @"path to HTML";
printjob.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = true;
printjob.StartInfo.Verb = "print";
printjob.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = true;
printjob.Start();

My only issue here is that I do not know how to automate the process, i.e., no print dialog. I have thought about using the web browser class, but I would need to switch to a windows form application.

Are there any other methods to print HTML with C#, or is there a way to eliminate the print dialog from popping up with my current method?

Dec 4 '07 #1

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I realize this question is pretty out there. I am sure no one has ever had the need to print HTML docs with c# before, but I am still hoping someone will have some insight into the topic.

Dec 5 '07 #2

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It has come up a number of times. Unfortunatly I never saw a good answer.
You can try using the WebBrowser object (you don't need to have it visible on the form to use it) it has it's own PRINT methods that allow printing to be done with formating and selection of PrintDocument and all that.
Actually I like your Process Call better though and might try it when I get the chance.

If you find a good way to print html AS html (instead of source text) I would love to hear it because I could use it.

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If you find a good way to print html AS html (instead of source text) I would love to hear it because I could use it.

When you say print HTML as HTML, as opposed to source text, I would assume you mean printing HTML as it is intended to be formatted?

Dec 5 '07 #4

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When you say print HTML as HTML, as opposed to source text, I would assume you mean printing HTML as it is intended to be formatted?

yeah, as it would appear in a web browser and not have the paper come out of the printer with "<html> ...</html>"

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yeah, as it would appear in a web browser and not have the paper come out of the printer with "<html> ...</html>"

I only asked because mine print out as they would appear in a web browser. I had to make sure no style sheets were being referenced, which they weren't, so give it a try.

Dec 5 '07 #6

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