Bold Text on PostScript Printer Has Downward Slant (135220)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q135220

SYMPTOMS

When you print bold text no larger than 24 points to a PostScript printer, the text may be printed with a downward slant.

CAUSE

Some fonts do not include bold versions. When this is the case, Windows 95 simulates the bold effect. The code responsible for this effect can sometimes cause the behavior described above.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  2. Use the right mouse button to click the PostScript printer icon, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
  3. On the Fonts tab, click the Sends Fonts As button.
  4. Change the "Threshold to switch between downloading bitmap or outline fonts" setting to 1. (The default value is 100.)
  5. Click OK. Click OK.
These steps cause the font to be sent as outlines, rather than bitmaps.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB135220
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