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Asked: 2026-06-17T15:17:56+00:00

I am trying to modify the Print Setup option found under File > Print

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I am trying to modify the Print Setup option found under File > Print Setup.

I am using Windows Script Host with Python. I use the Alt + F followed by S to open the appropriate dialogue box:

Print Setup

When I do those commands by hand, the Print Setup box is in focus, so I can press F to select “Print to File” then {ENTER} or O to accept the changes.

However, I neither ALT+F nor F is selecting the File option.

shell = win32com.client.Dispatch("WScript.Shell")
shell.AppActivate('Point of Sale')
shell.SendKeys("%fs") # I also tried "%fsf and "%fs%f" removing the other call to SendKeys"
time.sleep(0.1) # Removing this (or using a longer wait) makes no difference
shell.SendKeys("F")
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  1. Editorial Team

    This problem had to do with incorrect implementing on part of the developer of this software. To solve the problem, I used SendKeys to send multiple TABS until File was selected.

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