TrueType Characters Truncated on Epson or Panasonic Printers
  
PSS ID Number: Q104928
Article last modified on 01-24-1995
 

 

 

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6.00
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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Word for MS-DOS, version 6.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you print text formatted for certain TrueType fonts on any Epson
LQ series, Panasonic 24-pin dot-matrix, or compatible printers, the
top or bottom of the character may not print.
 
This problem occurs with the Lucida Handwriting or Lucida Calligraphy
fonts, which are supplied with the Microsoft TrueType Font Pack. The
ascenders on the letters "d" and "f" and the bottoms of the letters
"N," "I," "t," and "h" are clipped.
 
CAUSE
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The font includes characters that are actually larger than the
bounding box for that font size. This occurs commonly with italic
fonts.
 
This behavior is acceptable in TrueType technology. Most Windows-based
applications accommodate fonts that exceed their bounding box by
adjusting the baseline. In Word for MS-DOS, however, the auto
linespacing feature does not make this adjustment.
 
WORKAROUND
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Increase the line spacing setting to make room for the entire
character to print. For example, for 12-point text, change the line
spacing setting to 14 points (or 1.2 lines).
 
STATUS
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We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
 
REFERENCES
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"Using Microsoft Word," version 6.0, pages 108-111
 
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Additional reference words: 6.00 truetype  cut off top bottom
missing chopped clipped
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