Paintbrush Prints Reduced Image Size

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q68839
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

Printing from Windows Paintbrush may produce a miniature version of the actual image size, approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inch, if the Use Printer Resolution option is checked.

MORE INFORMATION

If Use Printer Resolution is selected, Paintbrush translates one screen pixel to one printer pixel. The Image Attributes dialog box, under Options, is ignored. Standard VGA resolution is 640 x 480 pixels and most laser printers have a resolution of 300 dot per inch (dpi). Therefore, a VGA screen image translates to about 1.5 x 1.5 inch when printed.

To disable this option, follow these steps:

  1. Start Paintbrush.

  2. Press ALT+F to choose the File menu.

  3. Press P for Print.

  4. Remove the check from the Use Printer Resolution check box.

REFERENCES

"Windows 3 Companion," Lorenz and O'Mara. Page 277. MS Press, 1990.

KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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