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Bed's Printer Switcher

March 21st, 2007 bed Leave a comment Go to comments

Version 1.0.2.2

Bed’s Printer Switcher is a small utility for Windows XP and Vista that enables automatic switching of the Windows Default Printer depending on what network you are connected to. It installs into the system tray and can be configured to exit after switching a printer – I generally have it start it up with windows, 60 seconds later it will change my printer to the appropriate one depending if I’m at home or work and then go away.

Note: This software is no longer being maintained by me, due to moving to Apple’s OSX from windows. If you would like the Delphi source code to this application, please contact me.


Download – Installer – 493KB

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HISTORY
1.0.2.2 2007-03-21
- Fixed issue with constantly setting the same printer
1.0.2.1 2007-03-19
- Proper printer switching for Win2K/XP/Vista. Now won’t get errors in Word etc, after automatic switching
1.0.0.1 2006-11-21
- initial release

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  1. Robert Beland
    February 7th, 2009 at 03:23 | #1
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    Hello
    Is it possible to get the code for Bed’s Printer Switcher.
    I would like to add a 3rd location for my use.
    Thank You
    Robert

    • Bed
      February 9th, 2009 at 17:09 | #2
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      hmm as soon as I locate it I’ll shoot it through to you.

  2. Robert Beland
    February 18th, 2009 at 10:13 | #3
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    Thank you , appreciate your support
    Robert

  3. Erik Withaar
    May 5th, 2009 at 00:41 | #4
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    Hi Bed,

    I’m very charmed about your printer switch; I can’t find any other software that automaticly changes the default printer based on ip-adres.
    However I’ve got the same problem as Robert; 2 locations aren’t enough for me. Is it possible for you sending me the sourcecode?
    Thanks in advance
    Erik – The Netherlands

  4. Bed
    May 6th, 2009 at 18:35 | #5
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    @Erik Withaar

    Currently have huge issues locating the source code – its most likely lost. :(

    If it turns up I’ll be sure to let you guys know.

  5. David Meyers
    September 15th, 2009 at 12:39 | #6
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    Any luck finding the source code? I like how small and simple the application is, but I’d like to add the ability to run scripts to map certain drives depending on which network you are connected to. Thanks.

    • Bed
      September 16th, 2009 at 06:59 | #7
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      Not at all :( I’ve gone through all my backup discs over the years and while I have code from every other little project BPS is missing. Im still hoping I will stumble upon it somewhere located on one my work backups but I’ve exhausted everywhere I can think of.

  6. Christopher
    October 1st, 2009 at 06:42 | #8
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    Can you use wildcards for IP information?

  7. Bed
    October 15th, 2009 at 16:11 | #9
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    @Christopher
    You can’t use wildcards as such – the whole string is treated with * on either end. Very basic.

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