Font usage for dot matrix printer

[MitchCumstein]

I am designing a report that prints to a serial dot matrix printer (Genicom 3840E.) I would like to use a printer resident font, but it is not available in BIDS. Other MS applications such as word can choose the font.

In Crystal, I would simply set this printer as my default and its fonts would be available. How can I do this in SRS?

 

[ks2000]

If you want to change font for the report layout you can go to the design tab and change the font as per the printer.

Please let me know if i understood your question in wrong way.

Thanks

 

[MitchCumstein]

Yes, I know I can change the font, but I was trying to see if I can design in the printer resident font which in this case would be Gothic or Courier 10 cpi. This was trivial in Crystal but I am understanding that SSRS must use a true type font that is installed in windows.

I guess my question now becomes does anyone have experience designing for any impact printer and can offer some advise.

I am going to try to use Courier New and experiment with the point size to come close to 10 cpi.