Setting custom page size on an old dot matrix

[chris jones]

Hi, ive need to set a custom page size on an old panazonic dot matrix
printer. I been into the priter/fax server properties, and set a new form
size but it doesnt show up in the page options. In fact none of the forms in
the server properties show up in the page options. Does this just mean that
my printer wont accept custom page sizes cause its an ancient printer?

cheers.

chris

 

[Alan Morris\(MSFT\)]

Do you not have letter?

the form size must fit in the defined device setting from the manufacture.
I have seen instances where the specs on the device do not match the defines
in the GPD file.

Make several form sizes larger than you currently configured. When the form
matches the device settings you will see it in the list.

You might also try the Generic, Generic Text Only driver and see if the form
size you desire is available with this driver..



If you look at the driver properties in Server Properties / Drivers, you
will see the GPD file listed. It is located in

windows\\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3

open the file in notepad and there is customsize information

for the Panasonic KX-P1081, this is listed in the GPD

*Option: CUSTOMSIZE
{
*rcNameID: =USER_DEFINED_SIZE_DISPLAY
*MinSize: PAIR(720, 432)
*MaxSize: PAIR(6120, 9504)
*MaxPrintableWidth: 5760
*MinLeftMargin: 180
*CenterPrintable?: FALSE
*switch: InputBin
{
*case: TRACTOR
{
*TopMargin: 0
*BottomMargin: 0
}
*case: MANUAL
{
*TopMargin: 346
*BottomMargin: 432
}
}
}

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Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
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