Mixed TrueType Text and Graphics Print Incorrectly (118585)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q118585

SYMPTOMS

When you print combined TrueType text and graphics from an application to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 or DeskJet 1200C, the color of the text and background do not appear as expected.

For example, if you print a Microsoft PowerPoint version 4.0 slide with the SOARINGS.PPT background using the default screen colors of yellow text on a blue background, the text does not appear, the blue portion appears yellow, and the light blue portion appears white.

CAUSE

The Windows NT printer driver uses the TrueType font resident in the HP LaserJet 4 or DeskJet 1200c printer, instead of sending the TrueType font to the printer as a graphic.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. This problem has been corrected in Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server version 3.5.

The DeskJet and LaserJet printers described here are manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbprint KB118585
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