Re: Labels on dot matrix printer from VB.Net

On Aug 27, 6:34 am, g...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I don't think my problem is specific to VB.NET, so I'm posting
here...I have a customer who needs to print addresses on single-column
2.5"WX1"H labels on a dot matrix printer. I'm working with Windows XP
SP2.

I used Printers & Faxes to define a custom form with those
measurements, set that form as the default paper type for the printer
and set the printer as the default printer.

I found that if the printer's configuration defines a minimum height
page, any forms that are smaller are not used. When you try to set
that form it's ignored. I use an Epson LQ590 printer and found I had
to modify its configuration file to allow for a small enough minimum
CUSTOM form size to work with my smallest (0.66") label. The Epson
file on XP is at
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3 and is named ESCP5RN.GPD.
This is a text file. Look for the section around "CUSTOM" and modify
the minimum size. The Epson is defined in units of 180 dots per inch -
here's hoping your printer has a similar configuration method.

I have to distribute the modified ESCP5RN.GPD file with my application
to make my label printing work.

David Tosh

.

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