Prints the active worksheet using methods compatible with those of Lotus 1-2-3. LINE.PRINT does not use the Microsoft Windows printer drivers. Unless you have a specific need for the LINE.PRINT function, use the PRINT function instead.
Note This function is only available in Microsoft Excel for Windows.
Syntax 1
Go, Line, Page, Align, and Clear
LINE.PRINT(command, file, append)
Syntax 2
Worksheet settings
LINE.PRINT(command, setup_text, leftmarg, rightmarg, topmarg, botmarg, pglen, formatted)
Syntax 3
Global settings
LINE.PRINT(command, setup_text, leftmarg, rightmarg, topmarg, botmarg, pglen, wait, autolf, port, update)
Command is a number corresponding to the command you want LINE.PRINT to carry out. For syntax 2, command must be 5. For syntax 3, command must be 6.
| Command | Command that is carried out |
| 1 | Go |
| 2 | Line |
| 3 | Page |
| 4 | Align |
| 5 | Worksheet settings |
| 6 | Global settings (saved in EXCEL5.INI) |
| 7 | Clear (change to current global settings) |
File is the name of a file to which you want to print. If omitted, Microsoft Excel prints to the printer port determined by the current global settings.
Append is a logical value specifying whether to append text to file. If TRUE, the file you are printing is appended to file; if FALSE or omitted, the file you are printing overwrites the contents of file.
Setup_text is text that includes a printer initialization sequence or other control codes to prepare your printer for printing. If omitted, no setup text is used.
Leftmarg is the size of the left margin measured in characters from the left side of the page. If omitted, it is assumed to be 4.
Rightmarg is the size of the right margin measured in characters from the left side of the page. If omitted, it is assumed to be 76.
Topmarg is the size of the top margin measured in lines from the top of the page. If omitted, it is assumed to be 2.
Botmarg is the size of the bottom margin measured in lines from the bottom of the page. If omitted, it is assumed to be 2.
Pglen is the number of lines on one page. If omitted, it is assumed to be 66 (11 inches with 6 lines per inch). If you're using an HP LaserJet or compatible printer, set pglen to 60 (the printer reserves six lines).
Formatted is a logical value specifying whether to format the output. If TRUE or omitted, the output is formatted; if FALSE, it is not formatted.
Wait is a logical value specifying whether to wait after printing a page. If TRUE, Microsoft Excel waits; if FALSE or omitted, Microsoft Excel continues printing.
Autolf is a logical value specifying whether your printer has automatic line feeding. If TRUE, Microsoft Excel prints lines normally; if FALSE or omitted, Microsoft Excel sends an additional line feed character after printing each line.
Port is a number from 1 to 8 specifying which port to use when printing.
| Port | Port used when printing |
| 1 or omitted | LPT1 |
| 2 | COM1 |
| 3 | LPT2 |
| 4 | COM2 |
| 5 | LPT1 |
| 6 | LPT2 |
| 7 | LPT3 |
| 8 | LPT4 |
Update is a logical value specifying whether to update and save global settings. If TRUE, the settings are saved in the EXCEL5.INI file; if FALSE or omitted, the global settings are not saved.
Remarks
The default values for print settings on your worksheet are determined by the current global settings.
Example
The following macro formula prints the currently defined print area to the currently defined printer port:
LINE.PRINT(1)
Related Function
PRINT Prints the active sheet
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