Microsoft KB Archive/113232

= Printing Problems with WPS and MS-DOS-Based Downloadable Fonts =

Article ID: 113232

Article Last Modified on 12/7/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
 * Microsoft Windows 3.1 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 3.11 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Printing System 1.0

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This article was previously published under Q113232



SYMPTOMS
When you use Windows Printing System (WPS) version 1.0 with MS-DOS-based programs that download fonts to the printer, the printer either acts erratically (for example, it generates garbled printouts), or it does not print at all.



CAUSE
WPS misinterprets some downloadable fonts from MS-DOS-based programs as code to switch WPS in and out of the WPS mode.

NOTE: This problem can occur whether or not Windows is running.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, you can remove the WPS cartridge and print from your MS-DOS-based programs before or after running Windows. If you are running the MS-DOS-based program under Windows, removing the cartridge may not work. If you must run these programs under Windows, uninstall the Windows Printing System to achieve reliable printouts.

Additional query words: FONTS DOS windows printing 1.00 1.0 3.1 3.10 3.11

Keywords: KB113232

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