Font Substitution Does Not Work for Microtek TrueLaser (85386)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
This article was previously published under Q85386

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Microsoft Windows version 3.1 Microtek TrueLaser PostScript printer driver (using the MT_TI101.WPD and PSCRIPT.DRV version 3.5 and 3.51 drivers), the PostScript driver's ability to use the Font Substitution Table is disabled.

For example, if you use the Font Substitution Table to remap Arial to the device font Symbol, the output from the TrueLaser printer will still be Helvetica. If the same test is done with the TI MicroLaser PS17 printer, the output is Symbol.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, select a PostScript printer with a feature set similar to that of the TrueLaser.

MORE INFORMATION

When you select most of the PostScript printers that come with Windows 3.1, you are actually installing two files. The first file is PSCRIPT.DRV, which is the PostScript driver, and the second is a Windows printer definition file (.WPD) that further defines the PostScript driver with usable features such as paper sizes and sources.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Run Control Panel.
  2. Choose the Printers icon.
  3. Select the appropriate printer, then choose the Setup button.
  4. Choose the Options button, then choose the Advanced button.
  5. Make sure the Use Substitution Table check box is selected.
  6. Choose the Edit Substitution Table button.
  7. In the For TrueType Font list box, select Arial.
  8. In the Use Printer Font list box, select Symbol.
When the job is printed to the TrueLaser, the output will be Arial, and not Symbol.

The TrueLaser printer is manufactured by Microtek, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/7/1999
Keywords:KB85386
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