Bitmap Image That Is Printed on a PostScript Printer Extends Beyond the Specified Rectangle Line (823754)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SYMPTOMS

When you send a bitmap file to a PostScript printer, and you direct the printer to reverse the image, the printed image may extend beyond the specified rectangle line.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the PScript5 driver does not correctly handle the DrvStretchBlt DDI command.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart Requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix Replacement Information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Windows 2000

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   06-Aug-2003  17:06  0.3.1282.1        130,048  Ps5ui.dll        
   06-Aug-2003  17:06  0.3.0.0           376,080  Pscript5.dll     


Windows XP

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name     Platform
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   08-Aug-2003  16:49  0.3.1282.3      1,090,048  Pscript5.dll  IA64


   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name     Platform
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   08-Aug-2003  17:49  0.3.1282.3        455,680  Pscript5.dll  x86

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 New Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Hotfix Packages


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/28/2005
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