>>>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.