Article: Q83718
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
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Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-DEC-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
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SYMPTOMS
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In Microsoft Windows version 3.1, if you print TrueType fonts in landscape
orientation on some early versions of the Brother HL-8e printer, the text prints
incorrectly. This occurs with the universal printer driver (UNIDRV.DLL) version
3.1 and the Brother HL-8e mini-driver version 1.0. Portrait orientation is not
affected and prints TrueType fonts correctly.
CAUSE
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The Brother printers that do not print TrueType fonts correctly in landscape
mode have a ROM version dated between 10/27/1988 and 7/20/1989.
This problem occurs because some of the earlier versions of this printer are
Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet compatible; the current versions of the HL-8e are
HP LaserJet Series II compatible.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem:
1. Run the Control Panel.
2. Choose the Printers icon.
3. Select the Brother HL-8e printer.
4. Choose the Setup button.
5. Choose the Options button.
6. Select the Print TrueType As Graphics check box.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following is an example of the printing problem:
Portrait (correct) Landscape (incorrect)
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The HP and Brother products included here are manufactured by vendors independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: 3.10 win31 true type hl8e hl8-e UniDriver
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310
Version : WINDOWS:3.1
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