PRNFIX.TXT 03/19/93 - 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 HP Deskjet Driver (beta) v13.372 ====================================== 03/19/93 - v13.372 - 2nd posting of the (beta) OS/2 HP DeskJet driver 4-Plane color supported on the 550C (both black and color cartridge used at same time) - This is the DeskJet driver version that is part of the OS/2 2.1 beta (6.498). - Enjoy! Patience pays off - Matt Rutkowski OS/2 EPSON Printer Driver ========================= 03/19/93 - v13.369 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: Citizen PN48: Epson AP-2250 9 pins - 80 columns Epson AP-3250 24 pins - 80 columns Epson AP-5000 24 pins - 80 columns Epson AP-5500 24 pins - 136 columns Epson FX-1170 9 pins - 136 columns Epson FX-870 9 pins - 80 columns Epson LQ-1070 24 pins - 136 columns IBM 5183 Portable Printer Panasonic KX-P2123 in Epson LQ-860 mode Panasonic KX-P2124 in Epson LQ-860 mode Panasonic KX-P2180 in Epson LX-850 mode APAR FIXES SINCE Service Pack: a) APAR#: PJ07505 DESCRIPTION: The Epson printer driver does not honor user defined forms. It will subtract a certain amount from the size and then place a form feed after the job. RESOLUTION: The short tear off clipping was being used for user defined forms; the correct clipping area will now be used. OS/2 IBM4019 Printer Driver =========================== 03/19/93 - v1.351 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version (build version 13.366) NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: IBM 4029 LaserPrinter 10P IBM 4029 LaserPrinter 6P FIXES Since Service Pack (v1.284) : a) APAR #: PJ05966 DESCRIPTION: Bitmaps fail using Lotus Notes on IBM 4019 RESOLUTION: Driver now accepts the bitmaps as created by Lotus Notes. b) DEFECT#: 60355 DESCRIPTION: 600 x 600 Resolution not supported with 4029 driver RESOLUTION: Added support for 600 x 600 resolution to IBM4019 driver in version 1.351. OS/2 IBM42XX Printer Driver =========================== 03/19/93 - v1.351 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version (build version 13.366) NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: IBM 2390 PS/1 IBM 4070 IJ IBM 4072 ExecJet Fixes since Service Pack (v1.284): a) APAR #: PJ05832 DESCRIPTION: Printer Driver for 42XX - IBM 2391 Traps MicroSoft Word RESOLUTION: Trap fixed b) APAR #: JR06514 DESCRIPTION: IBM42xx driver does not free heap memory when printing and runs out RESOLUTION: Memory allocation/freeing corrected to be more efficient. OS/2 IBM 52012 Printer Driver ============================= 03/19/93 - v1208 (v13.364) - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version - No changes since last release just rebuilt to keep in sync. OS/2 IBM52XX Printer Driver =========================== 03/19/93 - v1.287 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version (build version 13.366) Fixes since Service Pack (v1.284): a) APAR #: JR06514 DESCRIPTION: IBM42xx driver does not free heap memory when printing and runs out RESOLUTION: Memory allocation/freeing corrected to be more efficient. OS/2 IBMNULL Printer Driver =========================== 03/19/93 - v1208 (v13.364) - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version - No changes since last release just rebuilt to keep in sync. OS/2 HP LASERJET Printer Driver (beta) ====================================== 03/19/93 - v1.3.375 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version (plus a few more fixes) NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: Epson ActionLaser II Epson EPL-8000 HP LaserJet 4 HP LaserJet 4M Kyocera FS-1500A/FS-1500 Kyocera FS-850A/FS-850 Panasonic KX-P4410 Panasonic KX-P4430 ADDITIONAL FIXES SINCE OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta: a) Performance improvements for Laserjet 4/4M b) HPGL/2 support improved c) Low resolution graphics improved d) New cartridge font FORMSET0.FNT OS/2 Plotter driver =================== 03/19/93 - v13.371 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version Fixes since Service Pack: a) APAR#: PJ05893 DESCRIPTION: Com port not closing after cancel of a plotter job RESOLUTION: Port will now be closed when jobs are prematurely cancelled OS/2 PM PLOT Queue Processor ---------------------------- 03/19/93 - v13.364 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version OS/2 PostScript Printer Driver ============================== 03/19/93 - v13.371 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version NEW DEVICES SUPPORTED: COMPAQ PAGEMARQ 15 COMPAQ PAGEMARQ 20 Epson EPL-8000 PS Card 82605 HP LaserJet 4 PS v2011_110 HP LaserJet 4M PS v2011_110 HP LaserJet III Cartridge Plus HP LaserJet IIID Cartridge Plus HP LaserJet IIIP Cartridge Plus HP PaintJet XL300 PS v2011_112 IBM 4079 Color Jetprinter PS QMS 860 Print System QMS-PS 1700 Seiko Personal ColorPoint PSE Tektronix Phaser 200e 17 fonts Tektronix Phaser 200e 39 fonts Tektronix Phaser 200i v2011_108 Tektronix Phaser II PXe 17 font Tektronix Phaser II PXe 39 font Tektronix Phaser IISD v2011 FIXES SINCE Service Pack: a) DEFECT #: 63389 DESCRIPTION: PostScript driver does not validate source and destination handles for bitblt operations to make sure both are compatible RESOLUTION: checking added and return code set b) DEFECT #: 61603 DESCRIPTION: Character slope and kerning info not returned correctly from PostScript This problem was reported by Charles Petzold in his 12 January 1993, PC Magazine Environments article. RESOLUTION: If the character slope is non-zero, then the FM_SEL_ITALIC flag should be set in the usSelection field of the font metrics structure. Also, the FM_TYPE_KERNING bit should be set in the fsType field if the font includes kerning pairs. c) DEFECT #: 60644 DESCRIPTION: Text fields get truncated in Job and Printer Property dialog boxes on some displays. RESOLUTION: Changed size of dialog so all text can be viewed from any display driver. OS/2 PaintJet Printer Driver ============================ 03/19/93 - v13.368 - OS/2 2.1 6.498 beta version FIXES SINCE Service Pack: a) APAR#: PJ04514 DESCRIPTION: ACCESS VIOLATION PRINTING FROM LOTUS FREELANCE GRAPHICS 1.0 printing some clip art pictures shipped with application. RESOLUTION: Modified bitmap storage area to correctly allocate enough room for bitmaps. Prints fine now. b) APAR#: PJ06778 DESCRIPTION: DevQueryHardcopyCaps Does Not Set a Current Form when in draft mode. RESOLUTION: Form information will be returned properly when in draft mode.