Printing Italics to a LexMark Printer Produces Incorrect Output (161917)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q161917 SYMPTOMS
When printing italicized text using the 12 point Times New Roman font on an
IBM or LexMark PostScript printer, incorrect output may result. The
italicized letters overwrite the preceding space. Increasing the number of
different fonts and point sizes, or including graphics makes the problem
more pronounced.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because Windows NT substitutes the TrueType font
for a PostScript font that resides on the printer to help speed printing.
The drivers use the metrics from the substituted PostScript font instead of
the TrueType font when placing the characters.
RESOLUTION
There are two workarounds to this issue:
- In the Printers folder, select the printer then click Document
Defaults from the File menu.
- Find the TrueType Font option on the Advanced tab.
- Change it to Download As Soft Font.
- or -
- In the Printers folder, select the printer and then click Properties
from the File menu.
- Find the Font Substitution option on the Device Settings tab.
- Change it to Slow but More Accurate.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. We
are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 2/21/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug KB161917 |
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