Programming the Windows Runtime by Example: A Comprehensive Guide to WinRT with Examples in C# and XAML

14. Printers and Scanners

Despite longstanding predictions about the inevitability of a “paperless world,” users continue to rely on printing as an important feature of many of the apps that they use on a day-to-day basis. Conversely, users also continue to interact with a variety of paper documents and hard-copy pictures that they want to be able to scan into their computers to then manipulate and store digitally. Not surprisingly, multifunction printers that offer both printing and scanning capabilities continue to be a popular item for consumer electronic and office supply retailers.

This chapter shows you how you can use the WinRT printing APIs to control the printing process from your app. You will see how to respond to user requests for ...