Windows 10: How to pipe the output of a command to the printer in Windows 10

Discus and support How to pipe the output of a command to the printer in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm at the command line. I want the output of the "set" command to go directly to my printer. I tried the following: set | notepad.exe I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ewnowak, Aug 25, 2016.

  1. EWNOWAK
    ewnowak Win User

    How to pipe the output of a command to the printer in Windows 10


    I'm at the command line.
    I want the output of the "set" command to go directly to my printer. I tried the following:

    set | notepad.exe

    I expected the output of the set command to become input to the notepad.exe command
    which then would print it out. Instead I get a blank notepad screen.
    I know the following works:

    set > filex
    notepad.exe filex

    This brings up the filex contents in notepad, which I can then print out.
    I would prefer to do it with one command.

    :)
     
    ewnowak, Aug 25, 2016
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    How to change the name of a printer in Windows 10

    I just tried this, but I don't have a physical printer connected, so I used PDF printer. It worked. One extra step I had to perform I didn't see mention in your instructions, is clicking the Change Properties button on the main Printer properties dialog.

    So, I tried on another computer where physical printer was installed, but not attached and I got the same issue you experienced. So, it does seem like your printer needs to be connected in order for the change to be confirmed.
     
    Andre Da Costa, Aug 25, 2016
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  3. HAROLDAE
    HaroldAE Win User
    How to change the name of a printer in Windows 10

    For clarity, I am using Windows 10 Pro, ver 1703, OS Build 15063.674. I asked how to change the name of a printer in Windows 10. All of the listed solutions want you to go to printer properties (most want you to go through Control Panel, for Windows 10,
    it is much easier to go through Start>Settings>Devices>Printers & Properties> Select Printer>Manage>Printer Properties>General.

    I can change the Label, and it accepts it under General, but if I select OK and return to the list of printers, it has not changed. If I re-inspect Printer Properties, the changed name is still there.

    Currently, I am not connected to this printer by network or USB. Is it because I am not connected to this printer?

    I have successfully changed another printer name that I am connected to with the same procedure.
     
    HaroldAE, Aug 25, 2016
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  4. SUPERFLY
    Superfly Win User

    How to pipe the output of a command to the printer in Windows 10

    $Content ="Some text"
    Set-Content -Path "myfile.txt" -Value $Content
    Invoke-Item "myfile.txt"

    Edit: I misread the requirement... is this what you want?

    #Print the file to default printer
    Get-Content -Path "myfile.txt" | Out-Printer
     
    Superfly, Aug 25, 2016
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