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1312304 - Change printer settings dynamically while printing a Crystal Report

Symptom

 How to specify dynamic changes in Crystal Reports while printing a report?

Reproducing the Issue

  • Crystal Reports XI Release 2 (CR XIR2)

Cause

  • It is not possible to modify printing properties once a report has been sent to the printer
  • Crystal Reports do not have dynamic parameters that can be used to set printing properties

Resolution

  • This may be achieved on the printer side, if the printer is built with such a capability
  • Alternatively, it may be achievable via SDK or a third party tool
  • Crystal Reports cannot do this

Keywords

KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , How To

Product

SAP Crystal Reports XI R2