Re: LJ4 vs IW2

[sbeattie@cs.iastate.edu (Shawn T Beattie)]

dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) writes:

>In article <3htrpa$ksv@aristotle.algonet.se>,
>Magnus Eriksson <magnuse@algonet.se> wrote:
>> Hi i have one simple question that would be easy(i think) to answer.
>> 
>> Why can I print out my truetype fonts on a IW2 and not do it on my LJ4m ?
>> Booth of them are connected to the same Local-Talk network.

>I assume you are using the IIgs LaserWriter driver, not a third-party
>PCL driver (Harmonie or Independence).

>I had the same problem, when trying to print a variety of fonts to an
>HP LaserJet 4ML via the LaserWriter driver.

The GS/OS LaserWriter printer driver was designed specifically for the
Apple LaserWriter line....it's risky trying to use it with non-Apple
postscript printers (this doesn't seem to be true with the Mac LaserWriter
drivers).  Printing to a DEClaser 1151, for example, gave me anything from 
perfect output to goofed up fonts or plain garbage, if not some kind 
of postscript error.  I seemed to be able to print graphics (like SHR
screens) but could never seem to print AWGS page layout documents.

I ended up using the Harmonie driver if I was printing anything complex
or using custom TrueType fonts.

Shawn
sbeattie@cs.iastate.edu