Microsoft KB Archive/69588

Word 5.00: Top Margin Too Large on IBM Proprinter

PSS ID Number: Q69588 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.00

MS-DOS

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When printing to the IBM Proprinter X24, X24E, or XL24E (wide carriage) from Microsoft Word version 5.00, the top margin may be 1/6 to 1/4 inch larger than specified in the Format Division Margins “top:” field. This will occur when using the IBMXL24.PRD printer driver and feeding paper by pressing the Feed button while the printer is off-line. Pressing the Feed button will advance the paper to a predetermined starting point.

The problem can be avoided by turning the knob controlling the paper feed mechanism so that the paper is rolled back 1/6 to 1/4 inch; however, this method is not exact because the edge of the paper cannot be seen once the paper is rolled back.

Another method is to make the following modifications to the IBMXL24.PRD file:


 * 1) Use the MakePRD utility to convert IBMXL24.PRD to a text file. Load that text file into Word.
 * 2) Replace “AutoSkipTop:0” with “AutoSkipTop:1”.
 * 3) On the same line, change “UnprintableTop:0” to “UnprintableTop:240”.
 * 4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the next model block.
 * 5) Save the file in text-only format and convert it back to a printer driver with a new name so that the original PRD file will still be available.
 * 6) In the Print Options “printer:” field, select the new printer driver, and verify that the “model:” field displays the correct model.

The printer will now print the top margins correctly if the paper is fed by the method described above.

Reference(s):

“Printer Information for Microsoft Word.” Version 5.00. Chapter 6.

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