## Printer Device Driver

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### DevQueryHardcopyCaps

DevQueryHardcopyCaps is an OS/2 API call that queries an output device for information on what types of output media are available for hardcopy output . Select this menu item to query the device connected to the selected output queue for its hardcopy capabilities.

A dialog box that lists the forms available on your output device and displays size information about the currently selected form will open.

Examples of hardcopy types include:

Paper Typical output for printer and plotters.
Transparencies Supported on some printers and many plotters.
Image File Supported by some programs whose output device is the screen. Bit maps are an example.
Film Film recorders.
Circuit boards Laser etching machines.