Kbase P19213: OUTPUT TO PRINTER does not print first character
| Autor |
Progress Software Corporation - Progress |
| Acesso |
Público |
| Publicação |
10/15/2008 |
|
Status: Verified
FACT(s) (Environment):
Progress 9.1X
Windows NT 32 Intel/Windows 2000
SYMPTOM(s):
OUTPUT TO PRINTER does not print first character
First letter of each line is missing.
Following code does not print first character:
output to printer.
display "123".
output close.
Using TTY CHUI client to print.
GUI client prints OK.
Problems printing from a Window 2000.
Using Microsoft Generic/Text Only driver
The application prints using the 4GL OUTPUT TO PRINTER statement.
CAUSE:
A bug in the Microsoft Generic/Text Only driver.
FIX:
Start your session using "-Wa -wpp" parameters, ie "_progres -Wa -wpp". These parameters will allow you to bypass driver or use the latest native printer driver from the printer manufacturer.