Microsoft KB Archive/20978

Permanent Font Downloading on HP LaserJet in Word 2.01, 3.x

PSS ID Number: Q20978 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

2.01 3.x

MS-DOS

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Temporary fonts in the HP LaserJet are eliminated if a reset sequence is received, whereas permanent fonts are not. Permanent fonts remain until the power is turned off.

With Word Version 2.01, the first thing sent to the printer is a reset sequence. If permanent fonts are required, they should be specified as permanent when they are originally downloaded using the HP PCL-Pak download utility.

The download program that comes with Word Version 3.x does not download fonts permanently, so that they need to be downloaded each time a Print Printer command is carried out.

This can be modified by taking out the reset code in the printer driver at byte:4 and replacing it with “^[&l1H”. This code tells the printer to feed paper from the paper tray. After making this change, you will be able to select N to skip downloading at the “Enter Y to download, N to skip, Esc to cancel” prompt.

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