Microsoft KB Archive/103752

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TrueType Fonts Print with Vertical Gaps on Dot-Matrix Printers

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ID: Q103752

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c
 * Microsoft Works for Windows, version 3.0
 * Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 3.0, 4.0
 * Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, version 3.0

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SYMPTOMS
If you print a TrueType font on a dot-matrix printer that does not support the 240 x 144 resolution setting, the TrueType characters may print with vertical gaps in them.

WORKAROUND
To avoid this incorrect printed output, switch to the 120 x 144 resolution setting.

MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft has reproduced this problem using the following printer drivers:

Epson FX-85

IBM Proprinter You may experience this problem on other dot-matrix printers, such as the Diconix 180si, if the printer emulates one of the printers listed above.

Additional query words: 1.10a 2.00a 2.00a-CD 2.00b macppt winppt 2.00c 3.10 w4wfont wdtruetype 3.11

Keywords :

Version : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a,2.0,2.0a,2.0a-CD,2.0b,2.0c,3.0,3.1,3.11,4.0

Platform : WINDOWS

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