>I need to print on an Epson FX-1170 dot matrix printer but I would like to use draft mode because there is a lot of printing. I think printing in graphic mode in a dot matrix printer is very slow, since I really need to print very long reports each week and every sheet of paper needs a copy too. I would thank a lot to know a solution for this, is very important.

FPW 2.6
* Install your driver for the printer and set it as default.
* Open your report and set the printer properties to this printer.(PageLayout Menu/Print Setup button)
* for every field on the report, select a printer font. These fonts will be installed when you install the printer.You can also setup the font for the whole report from the Layout menu. Do NOT use True Type fonts!!

* If your printer still does not print fast try this

Install the GENERIC TEXT PRINTER DRIVER from your WIN95 Disk and make it the default.

Use printer fonts in all fields/Text.No graphics will print. This will do the job.

Points to note:
NO True Type fonts
No Pictures
Since text fonts are used you will not get the precision of a TT Font. This means that if a field comes slightly below a line( you get 66 or so on a A4 size paper), that line will be skipped and printout will be on the next line.

Please experiment with the fields.

VFP5 - Look up the REPORT FORM... command in Help. There is a special clause for text output. Again select printer fonts. Best is Foxfont!!!

Happy reporting

Bernard