>>>When we print to a matrix printer , Windows insists on controling the printer fonts as character fonts, slowing the whole process. Is there any way we can print to a matrix printer without using fonts...just standard ascii ?
>>>Thank you.
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>>Use the Generic / Text Only printer driver.
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>Thanks for your input, George. I'm not sure how to invoke this selection (Generic / Text only driver). IN the Control Panal / Fonts...I have not found anything like that? can you explain? Thanks
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>Harry

It's a printer driver that comes with Windows. Install it just like any other printer.

Another option (if available) would be to set the printer to 'draft' mode.