Microsoft KB Archive/49904

Word: Large Font Size Prints As Bitmap to LaserWriter IISC

PSS ID Number: Q49904 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SUMMARY =

If you print to a LaserWriter IISC from Microsoft Word for the Macintosh versions 4.0, 5.0 or 5.1 on any Macintosh with 1 megabyte (MB) of RAM, Macintosh fonts 24-points and above print bitmapped fonts instead of the LaserWriter fonts. This problem may also occur when printing from Word 3.x.

The LaserWriter IISC uses the Macintosh’s memory to process print jobs. To print in a 24-point font on the LaserWriter IISC, you must have a 96-point font installed. On a 1 MB Macintosh, there is not enough memory to process a font of that size.

= MORE INFORMATION =

This problem usually doesn’t occur in Microsoft Word versions 3.x because the application is much smaller. There is enough memory left after you load the application to process a large print job.

Note: With a very large file (600K-700K), this problem can be duplicated in Word 3.x.

Because Microsoft Works version 2.0 and Microsoft Excel version 2.2 are large applications, this problem can also occur in those applications.

Bitmapped output can also result if you use the incorrect fonts. The LaserWriter IISC comes bundled with fonts. To achieve the best quality output, these fonts should be installed in all sizes.

For additional information, see the LaserWriter IISC reference guide.

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