Microsoft KB Archive/65700

Works 2.00: Incorrect Character Spacing on HP LaserJet III

PSS ID Number: Q65700 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

2.00

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= SUMMARY =

There are two character spacing problems that may occur when using Microsoft Works version 2.0 with Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet III printers:

  When the HP3.PRD printer driver for the LaserJet III printer is used with Works version 2.0, and the 13th character from the left margin is a space, an extra space will be added as the 14th character. This problem was corrected in Works version 2.0a.   Incorrect justification and tab alignment occur using the scalable fonts CGTimes and Univers. This problem was corrected with an updated driver called HP3UPD.PRD used with Works version 2.0a. This driver is available on Supplemental and Conversion Kit #1 release dated 3/25/91. The Supplemental and Conversion Kit #1 can be obtained by calling Microsoft End User Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400. In HP3UPD.PRD, the scalable fonts are renamed to CGTimes_Scale and Univers_Scale. Two new fonts with limited sizes are added: CGTimes (8, 10, 12, 14) and Univers (8, 10, 12, 14). Normal, bold, italic, and bold-italic styles are available for each font. Works will correctly align the new fonts, although limited sizes are available. The scalable fonts will still show alignment problems. 

The first problem can be corrected by upgrading to Works 2.0a. The second problem can be corrected by using the HP3UPD.PRD driver, available on the Supplemental Printer Kit. To order either of these items, call Microsoft End User Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400.

= MORE INFORMATION =

All other shipped LaserJet drivers can be used with the LaserJet III. Because none of these drivers specifically contain a model block option for the LaserJet III, they treat the printer as if it were a LaserJet Series II (that is, you can access the specific fonts these drivers are designed to support, but you cannot simultaneously access the LaserJet III internal scalable fonts).

Note: The drivers listed below provide simultaneous cartridge and internal scalable-font support. They have not been corrected to address the tab alignment problem (problem 2 above).

Kit 2
HPLASMS.PRD - Supports the Microsoft Z or Z1a cartridge, and includes a model block for the LaserJet III. Internal scalable fonts and cartridge fonts can be accessed simultaneously.

HPGSTART.PRD - Supports the Great Start cartridge, and includes a model block for the LaserJet III. Internal scalable fonts and cartridge fonts can be accessed simultaneously.

The following Super-8 cartridge set drivers include a model block for the LaserJet III:

Driver Cartridge —— ———

HPBAR.PRD Bar Codes and More cartridge HPFORMS.PRD Forms Etc. cartridge HPGLOBAL.PRD Global Text cartridge HPRESENT.PRD Persuasive Presentations cartridge HPWSHEET.PRD Polished Worksheets cartridge HPINTL.PRD International cartridge HPWP.PRD WordPerfect cartridge

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