Spire.PDF in a Windows Service

[beallen]

We are using Spire.PDF version 3.7, and are experiencing similar issues as forum/can-spire-pdf-be-used-in-a-window-service-t5494.html

Specifically, we are experiencing inconsistencies with the print service, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The above referenced entry doesn't appear to address this. I was wondering if a solution has been found to address this issue or if there is a workaround?

Thanks,
Brad

[beallen]

We have narrowed it down to printing to a network printer, even with the service using a network logon. Any solution for printing to a network printer using a windows service?

[Betsy]

Dear Brad,

Thanks for your inquiry.
At present there is a solution, please convert the PDF to XPS firstly and then print the XPS document using the XpsPrint API. And I have attached the API, please check.
Also, here is sample code for your reference.

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public void PrintOnServer(string fileName)
    {
        MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream();
        PdfDocument pdfDoc = new PdfDocument();
        pdfDoc.LoadFromFile(fileName);
        pdfDoc.SaveToStream(ms, FileFormat.XPS);
        ms.Position = 0;
        XpsPrint.XpsPrintHelper.Print(ms, @"\\192.168.1.104\HP LaserJet P1007", "SpireTest",true);
    }

If there is any question, welcome to get it back to us.

Sincerely,
Betsy
E-iceblue support team

[Betsy.jiang]

Dear Brad,

Did you try the solution I provided ? Has your issue been resolved ?

Thanks,
Betsy
E-iceblue support team