How to use the draft font (MS-DOS) in windows application program.

[agussr]

Dear Friend,

I have a problem with my windows programming, my printer is LQ-2170 dot matrik type. Before using windows programming i use Clipper 5.2, but when I'm using programming under windows I have little problem with speed print out.

As we know, that windows fonts always slowly to print out if comparing with print out under DOS program.

Is that anyone know's how to use draft font under windows program...

Thank you very much for all your kindly .

Agus SR.

 

[Schweiger]

What really speeds up Printing is writing to LPT1: as a File. You loose the flexibility but end up in much more speed.
Just as beginning point:

    ' Open printer for output
    Open "LPT1:" For Output As #1
    ' Print Text to Printer
    Print #1, "Example"
    ' Formfeed (at least for the last page)
    Print #1, Chr(12)
    ' Close Printer, job ended
    Close #1

 

[strongm]

Try using the Epson LQ-1070 Scalable Font driver, as this should give you access to the draft fonts. You'll need to bring up the printer properties page, and select Printing Preferences/Advanced, then change the Print Quality from 360 x 360 dpi to 180 x 180 dpi