Bed’s Printer Switcher
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
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
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
hmm as soon as I locate it I’ll shoot it through to you.
Thank you , appreciate your support
Robert
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
@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.
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.
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.
Can you use wildcards for IP information?
@Christopher
You can’t use wildcards as such – the whole string is treated with * on either end. Very basic.