Microsoft KB Archive/63116

Word 5.0: Misaligned Text on Texas Instruments TI-855

PSS ID Number: Q63116 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

When printing to the Texas Instruments TI-855 from Word 5.0 with a proportional font, tab settings, columns, and side-by-side paragraphs may not align correctly.

Word 5.0 uses relative positioning commands when working with proportional fonts to align objects. The TI-855 does not respond well to relative positioning commands when in bidirectional print mode.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The TI855.PRD printer driver file can be modified as follows to set the printer in unidirectional mode (this modification has already been made to the TI855.PRD printer driver provided with Word version 5.5):

  Using the MakePRD program, convert the TI855.PRD to a text file and load it into Word. (For information on using the MakePRD utility, see the “Printer Information for Microsoft Word” version 5.0 manual).   Search for the line that begins with “byte:0”. Modify it to read as follows: byte:0 mod:0 “[MP[q[>”   Save the file as a text-only file. Use MakePRD to convert the file back to a .PRD file. 

Note: Word 5.0 only supports proportionally spaced fonts that use the TI-855 standard width table as defined in the TI-855 technical reference manual. The TI855.PRD file (with the above changes) was tested with the Modern PS cartridge. Other cartridges may exhibit the same behavior as described above. Contact Texas Instruments to determine if the cartridge uses standard proportional width tables.

Reference(s):

Texas Instruments: (800) 232-3200 international customers call: (713) 214-2000

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