>>>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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Hi Harry,
Paul pretty much outlined what you need to do. There may be a problem with getting the reports output there if the machine hasn't sent that printer up as the default.
In the past, I gave my users the option of modifying the report, which meant that through the report designer they could select a specific printer. In FPW, you might have to use the API to switch the printer to the Generic / Text only printer, then switch it back. Fortunately, Win 9x still keeps the default printer in WIN.INI and responds to changes. Let me know if you need assistance doing this.
George
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