Microsoft KB Archive/83718

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Brother HL-8e Prints TrueType Incorrectly in Landscape

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Q83718

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 3.1

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SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Windows version 3.1, if you print TrueType fonts in landscape orientation on some early versions of the Brother HL-8e printer, the text prints incorrectly. This occurs with the universal printer driver (UNIDRV.DLL) version 3.1 and the Brother HL-8e mini-driver version 1.0. Portrait orientation is not affected and prints TrueType fonts correctly.

CAUSE
The Brother printers that do not print TrueType fonts correctly in landscape mode have a ROM version dated between 10/27/1988 and 7/20/1989.

This problem occurs because some of the earlier versions of this printer are Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet compatible; the current versions of the HL-8e are HP LaserJet Series II compatible.

WORKAROUND
To work around this problem:


 * 1) Run the Control Panel.
 * 2) Choose the Printers icon.
 * 3) Select the Brother HL-8e printer.
 * 4) Choose the Setup button.
 * 5) Choose the Options button.
 * 6) Select the Print TrueType As Graphics check box.

MORE INFORMATION
The following is an example of the printing problem:

Portrait (correct)     Landscape (incorrect) --     -

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Additional query words: 3.10 win31 true type hl8e hl8-e UniDriver

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin310