Okidata Microline 93-IBM Improperly Advances Paper Feed (85396)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q85396

SYMPTOMS

When a document is printed from Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 using the Okidata Microline (ML) 93-IBM driver (OKI9IBM.DRV) version 1.0 at 240-by-216 resolution, the top and bottom margins creep down. This problem does not occur in all applications. For example, Notepad is not affected by this problem.

CAUSE

This problem is caused by a hardware limitation in the printer that restricts the advance of paper to multiples of 1/144 of an inch. To print 240-by-216 correctly, you need to be able to advance paper in multiples of 1/216 of an inch.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, set the printer resolution to 120-by-72 resolution, as follows:
  1. Run Control Panel and choose the Printers icon.
  2. Select the appropriate printer, then choose the Setup button.
  3. Change the Resolution setting to 120 x 72.

MORE INFORMATION

Okidata Technical Support no longer supports this printer because it has not been made for over five years. The products included here are manufactured by Okidata, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:KB85396
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