Microsoft KB Archive/78988

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Using a Sharp JX Printer with Windows 3.1

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Q78988

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When printing TrueType fonts from Microsoft Windows version 3.1 to a Sharp JX printer, you may receive the following error message:

Data Loss Error

There currently is a Windows 3.1 printer driver for the Sharp JX-9500PS printer ver.1.10 available from Sharp.

WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, configure the printer driver to print TrueType fonts as graphics:


 * 1) Run Control Panel and choose the Printers icon.
 * 2) Select the HP LaserJet II series printer driver being used.
 * 3) Choose the Setup button.
 * 4) Choose the Options button.
 * 5) Select the Print TrueType As Graphics check box.
 * 6) Choose the OK button twice to save the changes.

MORE INFORMATION
Sharp Technical Support recommends using the HP LaserJet II as a primary emulation mode and the Apple LaserWriter as a secondary emulation as a workaround if the above driver is not available.

Sharp JX printers are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a post script ps jx 9500 postscript non-postscript 9500H win95

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin95search kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWin95