Rotated Text in Excel May Print Incorrectly to PCL5 Printers (159912)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q159912

SYMPTOMS

When you format text as rotated in Microsoft Excel, it may print lighter than text that is not rotated. This problem may occur if you are using a TrueType font that is resident in the printer. You can determine what TrueType fonts are resident in your printer by performing a self-test on the printer.

CAUSE

The Windows NT PCL5 driver cannot rotate device TrueType fonts.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, perform one of the following:
  • Use a Postscript printer.
  • Use a LaserJet III driver.
  • Use a TrueType font that is not resident in the printer.
  • Select the option to Print Text as graphics.

Windows NT 3.51

  1. Go to the Main group, double-click Control Panel, and then double-click Print Manager.
  2. Click Create Printer on the Printer menu.
  3. Click Driver, click Other, type the path where you extracted the new drivers, and then click OK.
  4. Click the appropriate driver in the Printer Driver list and then click OK.
  5. Type the correct information and then click OK.

Windows NT 4.0

  1. From the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  2. Select the printer, then click Document Defaults from the File Menu.
  3. Click the Advanced tab, select Print Text as Graphics in the Document Options, and then click On.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51 and 4.0.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbprint KB159912
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