Microsoft KB Archive/129758

= Road Atlas 3.x: Problems Printing with IBM Proprinters =

Article ID: 129758

Article Last Modified on 10/6/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Automap Road Atlas 3.0
 * Microsoft Automap Road Atlas 3.02

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This article was previously published under Q129758



SYMPTOMS
When you print a map or table from Automap Road Atlas, odd behavior such as random characters appearing on the page and ejection of blank pages may occur with IBM Proprinters, especially the X24 and XL24 models.



RESOLUTION
To resolve erratic printing try step one below. If that doesn't work, or if you are using a newer software-configured printer, try step two.
 * 1) Turn on DIP switch #7.

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 * 1) Switch printer to Alternate Graphics Mode.

When you print graphics to older model IBM Proprinters, changing the DIP switch setting may resolve the problem. On newer IBM Proprinters the configuration is controlled by software.

Switching to Alternate Graphics mode allows Automap Road Atlas to overlay the vector information, while bitmap information is printed. Vector information sent from the program is the cause of the odd behavior.



MORE INFORMATION
The products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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