pmj@roadnet.com (Peter M. Jansson) (03/23/91)
We are using OS/2 1.3 with an Epson dot-matrix printer, and
we want to print some text-only reports -- no graphics
involved. I see that the help system on most OS/2-supplied
applications can use the printer's native character fonts.
When we try to print, by getting the printer's device context
and associating a presentation space with it, the printer
shifts to graphics mode and prints our reports in one of the
installed fonts -- Courier, Helvetica, or Times Roman. Printing
the reports in Helvetica is very pretty, but unacceptably slow.
Can someone tell me if there is a way to get to the native font
on the printer? Can I get its font metrics? Is setting up an
associated presentation space the wrong way to go about this, and
if so, how should I do it and maintain some semblance of printer
independence?
I'll appreciate your replies by e-mail. If there is interest,
I'll happily summarize and post.
Thanks,
Pete. (pmj@roadnet.com)