Re: LJ4 vs IW2

[dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

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.

In my case, I found that the fonts built into the printer would work,
but any font on the IIgs (bitmap or TrueType) would not.

I suspect it is due to a difference in opinion between the printer and
the LaserWriter driver as to how a bitmap font should be downloaded
in PostScript mode.

There is no special handling for TrueType fonts - the LaserWriter
driver will ask for a large (five times) bitmap font, and should send
that to the printer.

On a related note, I was unable to get the ImageWriter emulator to
work with the HP LJ 4ML.

I didn't have the printer for very long, so I wasn't able to
investigate either problem further.
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David Empson
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