IBM 4019 Printer Does Not Print White Text on a Dark Background

ID: Q207839

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print white text on a dark background, the IBM 4019 LaserPrinter may not print the text.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because of a limitation of the Microsoft Windows Unidrv.dll file that is installed with some of the Microsoft printer drivers.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install the IBM Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) driver, select a TrueType font, and then select Print TrueType as graphics in the printer driver setup. To select Print TrueType as graphics, follow these steps:

Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.

Right-click IBM 4019 LaserPrinter, click Properties, and then click the Fonts tab.

In the TrueType fonts box, click Print TrueType as graphics, and then click OK.

Contact Lexmark to obtain the latest IBM PPDS printer driver. For information about obtaining the driver, click the following link to view the Lexmark Web site:

http://www.lexmark.com

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Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv kbhw kbprint kbtool win95 win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb