WEB.SHOW_DOCUMENT suppressing browser

Hi,
I want print a report by using the WEB.SHOW_DOCUMENT and without invoking the browser, so that it should directly print ot the printer
Any Suggestion will be appreciated
Regards

You could have a look at ORARRP at http://www.oracle.com/technology/sample_code/products/reports/index.html or a JavaBean based solution at Forms-Reports Web : Direct print a file to a local printer

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Vinit,
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