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ARPB2FAQ v3.doc
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03/07/00
Q. When printing from Windows NT4 using the v1/v2 PCL print driver,
character spacing problems can be experienced.
character spacing problems can be experienced.
A. It is recommended that the latest printer board firmware and printer drivers are first installed. This
issue was fixed in the v3 Print Driver. If you are still using v1 or v2 then the workaround below can
be used.
issue was fixed in the v3 Print Driver. If you are still using v1 or v2 then the workaround below can
be used.
To overcome this symptom the following can then be performed:
• Right Click the installed AR-PB2 NT PCL Print Driver and goto the General tab. Click on Print
Processor.
• The RAW setting for the winprint Print Processor may be highlighted, this indicates the default
datatype that is used if no other is specified.
•
To overcome the character spacing problem, check the Always spool RAW datatype setting as
below. This will ensure that the RAW datatype is always used.
below. This will ensure that the RAW datatype is always used.
Q. When printing from NT4, using the PS driver v1.00, characters can be
incorrectly printed - e.g. "S" can be replaced by "T" etc.
incorrectly printed - e.g. "S" can be replaced by "T" etc.
A. Upgrade the AR-PB2 Printer Board firmware to V1.11 Boot and v2.21 Program/Font or higher.
Then upgrade the NT4 PS printer driver to at least v2. Both the Printer Board firmware and the
updated printer drivers can be found on the Sharp Technical Web.
Then upgrade the NT4 PS printer driver to at least v2. Both the Printer Board firmware and the
updated printer drivers can be found on the Sharp Technical Web.
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