The lp: ERROR: No (or empty) input files. message

[Scott Nelson]

This is more of an annoyance, and just one more thing that confuses 
'users'.

I some of my output processing, I give the choice of printing or 
exporting a report.  After the user selects, I use the command 'printer 
file ' and select a file name for the print job.  This command on the 
line immediately shows the message '  lp: ERROR: No (or empty) input 
files '.

I do not see a way to prevent this message from appearing on the 
screen.  I am not sure why this would even appear at this point since 
this is before any records have been processed.

Has anyone seen a way to prevent this message, or a different work around?

Thanks,

Scott