Acrobat 9 Pro-Is it possible to script Print with Preset?

Hello,
Does anyone know if this is possible? From what I understand, even if you create a batch to print, you have to set the print presets in Acrobat to how you want the PDFs to print. Sometimes we need duplexed pages, sometimes we need marks, etc. I can't imagine I'm the only one who has dealt with this, but I can't find any scripts that are even in the ball park.
If anyone has a script available or can create a script to print with a preset or print with static settings, I will try modifying it to my needs.
Thanks for any assistance with this.
Danny

The options availible for scripted print settings are all shown in the entry for "PrintParams" object in the Acrobat JavaScript Reference. Have you looked to see if these options fit your needs? If they do, and if the script can detect which PDF requires which options, then you're in business. But if the options you need are not there, then your only option is to set the batch process to display the print dialog for every PDF.
Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
pdfscripting.com
The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.html
Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
The Console Window (Video tutorial)
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