Printing directory of documents in Finder

I have tons of documents listed in Finder since 2006. Can I print the list/directory of all the documents. I do not want to print out all the documents. HELP!

One easy way would be to get TextWrangler (free). Then, in addition to having a good text editor, dragging a folder to a new document will give you an indented listing of the file names.

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History report page prints before printing each new document?cc=us

How do i stop my HP Officejet 6700 Premium from printing a history report page before printing each new document, using Windows 7 & Using Microsoft Word? When I open a document and print it, it prints a history including: File Name; Directory; Template; Title; Subject; Keywords; Comments; creation Date; Change Number; Last Saved On; Last Saved By; Total Editing; Last Printed On; As of Last Printing....
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Hi,
The report indeed being generated by Word and not by the pritner driver.
As you did not clarify your MS Office version I included the steps for Word 2010, I believe the same should also apply for Word 2007:
From Word click the File menu, then select Options.
Select Display from the left pane.
Under the Printing Options sections, uncheck the box next to Print document properties.
Click OK and try printing again.
If you cannot find the specific option, please clarify your exact Microsoft Wiord version.
Shlomi
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Printing a PDF document using Java 1.4 Printing API

Hi,
When I tried to print a PDF document using JAVA 1.4 Printing API, I got the following exception.
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at sun.print.Win32PrintJob.print(Win32PrintJob.java:290)
at Printing.main(Printing.java:40)
I am able to print the same PDF document using Acrobat reader.
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here is the sample JAVA program that I was using
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import javax.print.attribute.*;
import java.io.*;
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Here's a pure Java solution (that works!):
http://www.mycgiserver.com/~zhouwu/pdf/readme.html
The caveats are:
- prints only to the default printer
- requires a properties file located in the home directory
my workaround for the last:
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     * <p>
     * <b>Required:</b>
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<table align="center" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" border=1 cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><pre style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0">
#com.adobe.acrobat.Viewer Properties
#Wed Oct 29 20:34:05 PST 2003
com.adobe.acrobat.AcceptedLicAgreement=true
com.adobe.acrobat.Fax_Fine_Mode=true
com.adobe.acrobat.Find\:FindAll=false
com.adobe.acrobat.Find\:FindBackwards=false
com.adobe.acrobat.Find\:FindWholeWord=false
com.adobe.acrobat.Find\:MatchCase=false
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com.adobe.acrobat.Open_Dialog_File=itext.pdf
com.adobe.acrobat.Print_Method_Known=true
com.adobe.acrobat.Shrink_To_Fit=false
com.adobe.acrobat.SitePreferencesURL=file\://localhost/C\:/pdf/acrobat-site.properties
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</pre></td></tr></table>
     * <li>The JAR files PDFPrinter.jar, acrobat.jar and MRJToolkitStubs.zip in the CLASSPATH.
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     * <p>
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Printing Multiple Word Documents?

HI,
I'm using Panther 10.3.9. How do I print a batch of MS Word .doc files ? I've created a desktop printer and when I drag a bunch of .doc files to it only one file prints! argh... I dragged a folder to the desktop printer and I got a directory listing ... double argh....
Is it possible to do this? And is it possible to do this without seeing the print dialog each time ???
Thanks,
Pete

Hi, Peter.
I would also like to be able to print multiple documents straight from the Desktop by dragging and dropping or using a keyboard shortcut. It's been so long since I used OS 8 or OS 9 that I can't remember if I was dreaming or not, but I'm pretty sure that in the old OSes you could just drag and drop or click Cmnd+P and print away.
I've tried using Automator to make an application (have'nt got the hang of it yet), using a desktop printer and searching for an Applescript on the net; all to no avail. It seems that Word behaves differently depending on whether it's open already and whether there is already a blank document open in it or not. That is, if it has to launch before printing, it opens a new, blank document and prints that (or sometimes does nothing even though the printer launches). However, if Word is already open (but has no other document open) it will print all the documents. As you say, though, you have to then select "print" from the resulting dialogue box for each document. So, it's hardly elegant. As someone said elsewhere, it's more of a "bug" than a "feature".
So, what we need (as far as I can see) is an Automator appplication or workflow (or AppleScript) where 1. you drop a bunch of Word (or other) documents into a folder; 2. Word launches; 3. the new, blank document that automatically opens is closed (by some kind of "close all open windows command"); 4. the documents are sent to the current default printer;5. they all print.
Surely all the publishers who use Macs must use this kind of thing all the time.
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To access your user library
Hold down the option key while using the Finder "Go To Folder" command. Enter ~`/Library. Delete the .plist(s) for the application.
If you prefer to make your user library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/04/show-library-directory-in-mac-os-x-lion/
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Hi,
How do you connect the printer to the XP machine ? If USB, you need to make that machine as a Print server. Please try this:
http://techtips.salon.com/make-windows-computer-print-server-11914.html
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How can I print out a document on an '05 version of iLife that includes iWork? I want to make a document in Pages and print it. It tells me that I have to buy Pages, but doesn't tell me where to go to do that.

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I am trying to print an oversize document 950mm x 2300mm. With the printer set to "fit to printed area" and "oversized pages" and size "backdrop 950x2300" I get a print preview image in the printer window. When I click OK the save window appears. I select the file name and location in the usual way and click OK. The error message "the document could not be printed" appears. On the next click I get "There were no pages selected to print".
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Hi Questor,
If this happens to a specific PDF file, try the Print as Image option in Acrobat. Click the Advanced button in the Print dialog box to find this option. It could be that this specific PDF is not well formed.
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I cannot open the 'documents' files in finder for last couple of days . Every time I am clicking on "documents" in the 'finder' sidebar, finder crashes and stops working and I need to relaunch it.
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So I fumbled around and finally realized that there was a “tab” at the bottom of the last row. What did it do? I still don’t really know but when I clicked on that tab and dragged down I got more rows. So I tried to drag the tab up and delete down. I couldn’t get this method to work with rows but I was able to get rid of extra columns using the “tab” to the right of the last column.
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Hello All,
I am unable to print some PDF documents to my printer HP (Laserjet Pro 400 color MFP). The MAC OS is Moutain Lion. The documents look like they are printing but no print job is produced and no error message is given.
Has anyone else experienced this issue?
Many Thanks

Hello eorilly5,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you are unable to print from anything from your printer.
I would recommend these troublehsooting steps from the article named Troubleshooting printer issues in OS X found here http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3147.
Make sure that the printer is powered on, has ink / toner, and that there are no alerts on the printer’s control panel. Note: If you cannot clear an alert on the printer's control panel, stop here and check the printer's documentation or contact the manufacturer for support.
Ensure the printer is properly connected to a USB port on the Mac or AirPort base station / Time Capsule. If the printer is a network-capable printer, make sure that it is properly connected to your home network.
Use Software Update to find and install the latest available updates. If an update is installed, see if the issue persists.
Open the Print & Scan pane or Print & Fax (Snow Leopard) pane in System Preferences.
Delete the affected printer, then add the printer again.
If the issue persists, try these additional steps:
Reset the printing system, then add the printer again.
If the issue still persists, reset the printing system again. Download and install your printer's drivers. Then, add the printer again.
Contact the printer vendor or visit their website for further assistance.
All the very best,
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Okay, hey, new to the board here, excuse me if the format of my question is confusing :S
Im using Illustrator to create a thank you note card that has to fit within exact dimensions on an 8.5'' X 11 '' sheet of paper that is divided into quarters. the bottom quarters on a horizontal plane have an embossed border set 5/8ths of an inch in from the sides (of the quarter page)
I have my design layed out on an 8.5'' X 11'' document, i ran a test print through the printer and realized i hadnt compensated for the printer's grip. this was on ordinary stock paper. After printing, I noticed that the borders along the outside edges of the whole document (Not on the inside along the quartered sections borders) were pushed in an extra distance, say an extra 1/4'' inwards.
When I do print the actual document, I will be running the paper through the bypass (its cardstock and i dont want it to curl).
Now heres my question...
What should I do to compensate for this?
Should I make a document that has the distance of the printer grip subtracted from it's dimensions (will that even work)? would compensating on the dimensions of my already existing 8.5''X11'' document solve this?
am i entirely misguided? is there a solution built into adobe illustrator or a printer to solve this? maybe someone could point me to a tutorial? I searched myself and didnt find what the info I required maybe someone has a solution of their own?
please help! thank you in advance!
also, if anyone looking into this needs clarification, lemme know !

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I have been using Pages successfully for months and printing OK to an Epson Stylus CX5000.
I have just changed my printer (to get better photo quality) to a Canon Pixma MP810.
But now when I print existing Pages documents that print out perfectly on the Epson, I get a bit missing.
Specifically - the files are A4 colour pages consisting of 2 columns of black text and one colour photo. Under the colour picture there is a solid rectangle of yellow with a black type caption printing over the top. The solid yellow rectangle prints as 2 thin lines of yellow under the black type. The photo itself and which is on the same page prints perfectly.
If I run a print nozzle test - the test pattern and colour is perfect.
If I copy the solid yellow rectangle and paste it elsewhere on the page - then it doesn't print at all.
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Hi @matcatch,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that your HP Deskjet 1510 is only printing part of a document. I am happy to help!
For further assistance, I will need some additional information:
If you are using a Windows or Mac Operating System, and the version number. To find the exact version, visit this link. Whatsmyos.
If the printer is able to make copies. Copy Text or Mixed Documents.
If you are using Windows, please try the HP Print and Scan Doctor, and please let me know what happens.
Hope to hear from you soon!
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