Flash printing and javascript

I'm automating some tasks on my mac.
I was wondering if it is possible to print a swf file from
javascript.
I don't have access to the fla files that I want to print and
I dont want to do it manual with the rightclick menu.
I was hoping that I could use javascript for this since I can
then use Applescript's "Do JavaScript " function.
Anyone has any idea if this is possible and how?
Many thanx

Also note that I am using swfobject to write myflash movie to
the page

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