Road Atlas 3.x: Problems Printing with IBM Proprinters
Article ID: 129758
Article Last Modified on 10/6/2003
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Automap Road Atlas 3.0
- Microsoft Automap Road Atlas 3.02
This article was previously published under Q129758
SYMPTOMS
When you print a map or table from Automap Road Atlas, odd behavior such as
random characters appearing on the page and ejection of blank pages may
occur with IBM Proprinters, especially the X24 and XL24 models.
RESOLUTION
To resolve erratic printing try step one below. If that doesn't work, or if
you are using a newer software-configured printer, try step two.
- Turn on DIP switch #7.
-or-
- Switch printer to Alternate Graphics Mode.
When you print graphics to older model IBM Proprinters, changing the DIP
switch setting may resolve the problem. On newer IBM Proprinters the
configuration is controlled by software.
Switching to Alternate Graphics mode allows Automap Road Atlas to overlay
the vector information, while bitmap information is printed. Vector
information sent from the program is the cause of the odd behavior.
MORE INFORMATION
The products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
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