java printing references

[evan theon]

i need a complete reference about printing in java, especially which includes printing a bunch of data from a database in a particular format. so i wonder where can i find a good and reliable source (web sites,forums,or books) for it? it would be better if it comes up with some examples
thanks a lot guys..............

[Chetan Parekh]

JasperReports

iReport

For the example matter check the example and demo application comes with JasperReports.

[evan theon]

i've tried iReport and jasperreport but it doesn't meet my expectation, i expect to have an application that can print a text file from a specific location, i'm thinking about designing the application with pure Java. So i need some references that can be used or related with my issue
but thanks anyway for your help i really appreciate it.....and for the upcoming helps i thank you all before

[Michael Lloyd Lee]

> i need a complete reference about printing in java
Sun Printing Tutorial and the printing API documentation?

> especially which includes printing a bunch
> of data from a database in a particular format

With playing, you can create any format you like with the above. If you are after existing solutions, then the only two I really know of have been posted above.