PRNFIX.TXT 05/24/93 - OS/2 Printer Driver Fix File ==================== This file lists the changes made to OS/2 Printer driver packages available on this BBS since the last posting. OS/2 PostScript Printer Driver 16-bit ============================== 05/24/93 - v13.389 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version + 5 NEC printers NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: IBM 4039 LaserPrinter 300 dpi IBM 4039 LaserPrinter 600 dpi NEC Colormate PS/40 NEC Colormate PS/80 NEC Silentwriter 95 v2010.121 NEC Silentwriter 95f v2011.111 NEC Silentwriter 97 v2011.111 FIXES since last posting: a) DEFECT#: 62305 DESCRIPTION: Paper sizes default incorrectly for Brazil RESOLUTION: If Brazillian codepage detected correct paper sizes used. b) Fixed command for setting printer resolution for some QMS printers. c) Rounded numbers in DevQueryHardCopyCaps to match table in 2.0 programming guide table 18.1. OS/2 PostScript Printer Driver 32-bit ============================== 05/24/93 - v21.389 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version + 5 NEC printers NOTE: New 32-bit Postscript driver a) 32-bit IBM C/Set 2 code b) PM_Q_STD data type supported so .SPL metafiles can be created for postscript devices before translated to PS language for faster LAN transmission. c) Faster/better ATM font downloading If you install an ATM font the PS driver automatically picks them up as downloadable device fonts. d) Postscript allows all colors available to display driver in the driver so 256 colors are possible if using SVGA or XGA display drivers in 256 color mode. NOTE: Please use same level 2.1 postscript driver on servers as on requesters. This means servers should have at least 2.0 + Service Pack installed. Otherwise use the POST16.ZIP driver which is still a 16-bit version for the time being. NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: IBM 4039 LaserPrinter 300 dpi IBM 4039 LaserPrinter 600 dpi NEC Colormate PS/40 NEC Colormate PS/80 NEC Silentwriter 95 v2010.121 NEC Silentwriter 95f v2011.111 NEC Silentwriter 97 v2011.111 FIXES since last posting: a) DEFECT#: 62305 DESCRIPTION: Paper sizes default incorrectly for Brazil RESOLUTION: If Brazillian codepage detected correct paper sizes used. b) Fixed command for setting printer resolution for some QMS printers. c) Rounded numbers in DevQueryHardCopyCaps to match table in 2.0 programming guide table 18.1. d) Changed version number in 32 bit driver to 21 vs 13. OS/2 HPGL/2 Plotter driver (beta) v13.357 ========================== 05/24/93 - v13.357 - Initial posting of beta HPGL/2 driver package. NOTE: This is a beta driver and should be treated as such. It is provided "as is" by IBM until it is officially supported in a future OS/2 release or service update. SUPPORTED DEVICES: IBM 6180 Plotter IBM 6182 Plotter IBM 6184 Plotter IBM 6186-1 Plotter IBM 6186-2 Plotter IBM 7371 Plotter IBM 7372 Plotter IBM 7374 Plotter IBM 7375-1 Plotter IBM 7375-2 Plotter HP 7440 ColorPro HP 7470A Plotter HP 7475A Plotter HP 7550A Plotter HP 7570A DraftPro HP 7580A Plotter HP 7580B Plotter HP 7585A Plotter HP 7585B Plotter HP 7586B Plotter HP DraftMaster I HP DraftMaster II PaintJet XL HP-GL/2 Color Printer DesignJet 600 DesignJet 650C OS/2 HP Deskjet Driver v13.380 ============================== 05/24/93 - v13.380 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version New support/fixes include: a) HP DeskJet 510 - new black only printer b) Dry Timer support for 550C and 510 models c) improved color support for 1 pel color lines and gray lines that sometimes don't show up (seen in Freelance Graphics). c) DEFECT#: 62305 DESCRIPTION: Paper sizes default incorrectly for Brazil RESOLUTION: If Brazillian codepage detected correct paper sizes used. - Have Fun! regards Matt Rutkowski OS/2 EPSON Printer Driver ========================= 05/24/93 - v13.384 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version FIXES SINCE last 2.1 beta: a) APAR#: PJ08454 DESCRIPTION: Low Resolution output twice as large as it should be on some printer models. RESOLUTION: It was found that some printers really do not support low resolution yet the option was still being displayed. b) DEFECT#: 68101 DESCRIPTION: Aldus Pagemaker - landscape images shifted partially off the page. RESOLUTION: Driver was returning incorrect form information to applications in landscape mode. c) DEFECT#: 62305 DESCRIPTION: Paper sizes default incorrectly for Brazil RESOLUTION: If Brazillian codepage detected correct paper sizes used. OS/2 HP LASERJET Printer Driver =============================== 05/24/93 - v1.3.389 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED/BUG FIXES: HP LaserJet 4L a) more HPGL/2 improvements b) low resolution improved c) DEFECT#: 62305 DESCRIPTION: Paper sizes default incorrectly for Brazil RESOLUTION: If Brazillian codepage detected correct paper sizes used. OS/2 IBM4019 Printer Driver =========================== 05/24/93 - v1.354 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version OS/2 Plotter driver =================== 05/24/93 - v13.380 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version a) DEFECT#: 62305 DESCRIPTION: Paper sizes default incorrectly for Brazil RESOLUTION: If Brazillian codepage detected correct paper sizes used. b) Improvements in path fills and text clipping OS/2 IBM42xx Printer Driver =========================== 05/24/93 - v1.354 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version OS/2 PaintJet Printer Driver ============================ 05/24/93 - v13.380 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version OS/2 IBM 52012 Printer Driver ============================= 05/24/93 - v1208 (v13.364) - OS/2 2.1 GA Version OS/2 IBM52XX Printer Driver =========================== 05/24/93 - v1.289 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version OS/2 IBMNULL Printer Driver =========================== 05/24/93 - v1208 (v13.364) - OS/2 2.1 GA Version OS/2 PM PLOT Queue Processor ============================ 05/24/93 - v13.364 - OS/2 2.1 GA Version