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Print service SumatraPDF

General

The SumatraPDF print service is an external component and is used for COGLAS print output for direct printing. Workstations must be activated in COGLAS for this purpose.

Direct printing in COGLAS is different:

Web service without PrinterController

  • The web service provides the list of available local printers.

  • Set up a COGLAS workstation and initiate printing for the stored report template.

Web service with PrinterController

  • The COGLAS PrinterController provides the web service with the list of available printers.

  • Setting up a COGLAS workstation and initiating printing for the stored report template.


Installation Sumatra PDF Reader

The SumatraPDF print service is installed and set up locally on the target server.
The installation is carried out on the server for the web service or for the COGLAS PrinterController.

SumatraPDF:

  • Installation: The Program SumatraPDF can be installed according to standard settings. The prgramm is installed under the C:\user path on which the Windows user is currently logged in.

    • Example: "C:\Users\MaxMustermann\AppData\Local\SumatraPDF".

  • Configuration: No further configuration required. No Server restart required.

  • Installation path: The installation path can be customized. See installation window under "Options".

    • For exact details, see "Installation details".

Notes:

  • SumatraPDF creates a Windows registry entry. The application with path and EXE call is entered in the registry. See Windows Registry under:

    • “Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SumatraPDF.exe“

    • The registry key has a value. The value contains the path and the executive file name.

    • The registry path should be checked when making adjustments.

Installation details:

Action

Description

1

Download Sumatra PDF Reader

The Sumatra PDF Reader can be downloaded here.

Download at = https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/download-free-pdf-viewer

Selection of the latest version for 64Bit.

2

Run Sumatra PDF Reader Exe

Start window:

Select "Options". Among other things, the installation path can be adjusted here. "Hide options" to close options.

Select "Installation". Starts the installation immediately.

Select "Start SumatraPDF". End of the installation. Selection optional. Close window.

3

End

That's it already. Direct printing via a COGLAS workstation can now be set up and used.

  • Default via the web service.

  • Alternatively via the PrinterController.


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