I cannot open a JRPRINT file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with JRPRINT files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening JRPRINT will be resolved!
JRPRINT File Extension
- File type JasperReports Print Format
- File developer Jaspersoft
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) JRPRINT file?
The JRPRINT file format is used by JasperReports for printing complex multilingual documents. The files store reports in a special binary structure with the headers and a specification of the contents written in the XML format. They contain all formatting data such as fonts, colors, images, arcs, texts and shapes which are necessary to display a report correctly.
The JasperReports library further provides Java classes and methods so that programmatically, you can read or write fields from these files. This enables users to access the JRPRINT reports alongside other systems and components, so creating a more efficient report generation system.
How to open JRPRINT file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with JRPRINT extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports JRPRINT files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open JRPRINT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support JRPRINT files
Step 2. Verify whether JRPRINT files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports JRPRINT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with JRPRINT files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support JRPRINT files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open JRPRINT files with the selected program.
Changing JRPRINT file association in registry
File association for JRPRINT files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check JRPRINT file for other errors
- JRPRINT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening JRPRINT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected JRPRINT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For JRPRINT files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
