Different default printer on different networks

Hi all
I have been trying to figure out a way to set the default printer settings to default to a printer dependent on the network connected to. I use my MacBook on a home and work wireless network and have network printers on both. I would like to be able to set up so it selected the printer relevant to the wireless network it is currently connected to as the default.
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Mike

mikerw wrote:
Oh well, it was hopeless. I advise to steer clear
It's too bad that one didn't work out for you, but when you have time you might try these other programs:
- NetworkLocation: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/31179
- Locations: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/33214
- Location Changer: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30710 (free)

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