http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/hotfolder Questions tagged with 'hotfolder' at Ask MetaFilter. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:43:14 -0800 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:43:14 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/73928/How%2Dcan%2DI%2Dsetup%2Dautomated%2Ddrop%2Dfolder%2Dhot%2Dfolder%2Dprinting How can I setup automated drop folder (hot folder) printing? I would like a folder to be watched, and when a PDF gets copied to this folder it gets printed right away. I am running Vista x64 and our legacy office copier/printer doesn't have drivers available for this operating system. I have both PCs and an Apple Xserve available to setup hot folders on, so software for either system is an option, as is applescript.<br> <br> Ideally I would like a series of folders setup for different print options. So if I drop a PDF into folder 1 it prints letter size, drop a PDF into folder 2 and it prints ledger. <br> <br> I've seen graphic RIP systems with this functionality, but this is a bit overkill and expensive for my basic needs. Does anyone have software or script suggestions for such a task? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.73928 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:43:14 -0800 automated drivers dropfolder hotfolder printer printing monsta coty scott