How to get a template to print on two pages
In our application we have a number of instances where we want to output
multiple pages for a single record in the data pipeline.
For instance we want to print an ID card for a single record, on a credit
card printer which supports duplex printing. We need to print a photo and
some text on the front of the card, then some more text on the back.
If we extend the page length to double the normal length, the printer simply
ignores what it can't fit onto one page. It appears to require a page throw
command to print on the rear of the credit card.
I know you have in the past recommended using GROUPS but I cannot see how to
use them in this instance to achieve what we want to. For starters, I cannot
think what would cause a group change when there's only only one record in
the data pipeline!
We also have various other similar printing requirements for single records
e.g. printing a cover letter, then a one or two page application form on
the following pages (possibly with a blank page before the application form
e.g. to use two sheets of paper on a duplex printer).
I'm sure there is a way of doing it, but I haven't been able to work out
how!
As always, any help gratefully appreciated.
Regards
Pete Colson
multiple pages for a single record in the data pipeline.
For instance we want to print an ID card for a single record, on a credit
card printer which supports duplex printing. We need to print a photo and
some text on the front of the card, then some more text on the back.
If we extend the page length to double the normal length, the printer simply
ignores what it can't fit onto one page. It appears to require a page throw
command to print on the rear of the credit card.
I know you have in the past recommended using GROUPS but I cannot see how to
use them in this instance to achieve what we want to. For starters, I cannot
think what would cause a group change when there's only only one record in
the data pipeline!
We also have various other similar printing requirements for single records
e.g. printing a cover letter, then a one or two page application form on
the following pages (possibly with a blank page before the application form
e.g. to use two sheets of paper on a duplex printer).
I'm sure there is a way of doing it, but I haven't been able to work out
how!
As always, any help gratefully appreciated.
Regards
Pete Colson
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Comments
How about using subreports, one each for the front and the back?
You can set the subreport-kind to pbSection (or something like that, look
it up) and then each subreport will print to a new page - optionally using
its own settings for the page-layout.
I believe this will also solve your other problem and the technique can be
used to print a single report to paper from several bins or even to
different printers like one sheet on paper using a local printer and one
via fax to a remote place.
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