Printing PostScript Takes Longer in Windows 3.1 and WFWG (95991)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
This article was previously published under Q95991 SUMMARY
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups version 3.1
print to PostScript printers slightly slower than Windows 3.0 does
because they must convert TrueType fonts to Type 1 fonts as the
document is printing. This slowing can be avoided by disabling
TrueType fonts in Control Panel, but it is not recommended.
In addition, Windows 3.1 Print Manager holds the whole print job until
it has all the data. It then sends the job to the printer in the
background.
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Windows 3.0 Print Manager does not function as a true print spooler.
In Windows 3.0, part of the print job is sent to Print Manager. After
Print Manager has printed that portion of the print job, it then
returns to Windows to get another piece.
In Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups, you get control of your
machine back more quickly; however, as a trade-off, it takes longer to
complete the print job because it is being spooled out in the
background.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/17/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB95991 |
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