Printing Problems with WPS and MS-DOS-Based Downloadable Fonts (113232)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows Printing System 1.0
This article was previously published under Q113232

SYMPTOMS

When you use Windows Printing System (WPS) version 1.0 with MS-DOS-based programs that download fonts to the printer, the printer either acts erratically (for example, it generates garbled printouts), or it does not print at all.

CAUSE

WPS misinterprets some downloadable fonts from MS-DOS-based programs as code to switch WPS in and out of the WPS mode.

NOTE: This problem can occur whether or not Windows is running.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, you can remove the WPS cartridge and print from your MS-DOS-based programs before or after running Windows. If you are running the MS-DOS-based program under Windows, removing the cartridge may not work. If you must run these programs under Windows, uninstall the Windows Printing System to achieve reliable printouts.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/7/2000
Keywords:KB113232
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