Macintosh Print to Non-PostScript Printer Has Extraneous Lines

 Last reviewed: August 23, 1996
Article ID: Q126390
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

SYMPTOMS

When you print from a Macintosh computer to a non-PostScript printer attached to a Microsoft Windows NT server running Microsoft Windows NT Services for Macintosh (SFM), some characters may print with a thin horizontal line across part of a character.

This problem occurs with specific combinations of characters, point sizes, and typefaces.

CAUSE

The PostScript processor built into Windows NT Services for Macintosh incorrectly prints the extraneous line.

WORKAROUND

You may be able to work around this problem by using a slightly different point size or typeface, or by printing to an actual PostScript printer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. A fix to this problem is in development, but has not been regression-tested and may be destabilizing in production environments. Microsoft does not recommend implementing this fix at this time. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information on the availability of this fix.

KBCategory: kbprint kbbug3.50
KBSubcategory: ntmac
Additional reference words: 3.50 prodnt mac

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Last reviewed: August 23, 1996
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