The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a
SUMMARY
The Microsoft Windows Paintbrush program's Use Printer Resolution function
allows you to size and control printed output. When Use Printer Resolution
is selected, Paintbrush translates one screen pixel to one printer pixel.
MORE INFORMATION
To use the Printer Resolution in printing graphics from Windows Paintbrush,
use the following procedure:
- Confirm the graphics resolution setting for the default printer.
For example:
A Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet II has three graphic resolution: 75,
150, and 300 dpi.
To do this, select the Printers icon from the Control Panel,
highlight the default printer from the installed printers list, and
choose Configure and Setup.
- Multiply the horizontal and vertical printer graphical resolutions
(pels) by the horizontal and vertical dimensions (in inches) of the
desired output.
For example:
Suppose an output size of 7-by-10 inches is desired at printer
resolution. If the printer is currently set to 300 x 300
resolution, then set the Image Attributes as follows:
Width: 7 x 300 = 2100 Pels
Height: 10 x 300 = 3000 Pels
- Enter the results from step 2 in Paintbrush's Image Attributes box
located under the Options menu. Enter the information as Pels.
- From the File menu, choose New to create a new work area. You need to
use Scroll bars to view the entire image.
- Check the current margins in Paintbrush by choosing Page Setup from
the File menu. Make sure the margins can accommodate the desired
output size.
- When preparing to print the image, make sure the Use Printer
Resolution box is selected and Scaling is set to 100 0n the Print
dialog box.
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