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  1. #1


    Tim Guest

    Custom Page Size

    I am using an Epson LX-300+II dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    trying to print checks that are tractor feed 8.5" x 7". I added the cusotm
    paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when I try
    to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In fact,
    there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in the
    list of available paper sizes.

    According to Epson 2nd level Tech Support, the problem is with the Vista
    driver that automatically installs when you plug in the printer. Epson has
    not yet released a driver for this printer.
    --
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    Those who understand binary and those who don't



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  2. #2


    Alan Morris [MSFT] Guest

    Re: Custom Page Size

    The Custom_size field in the text based GPD for the printer will filter
    forms outside the range define in this file.

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    Alan Morris
    Windows Printing Team
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    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

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    "Tim" <Tim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:B278B860-E9D0-4FE0-932C-708E6D5EB0B2@microsoft.com...
    >I am using an Epson LX-300+II dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    > trying to print checks that are tractor feed 8.5" x 7". I added the cusotm
    > paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when I
    > try
    > to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In
    > fact,
    > there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in the
    > list of available paper sizes.
    >
    > According to Epson 2nd level Tech Support, the problem is with the Vista
    > driver that automatically installs when you plug in the printer. Epson has
    > not yet released a driver for this printer.
    > --
    > There are 10 kinds of people
    > Those who understand binary and those who don't




      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  3. #3


    Tim Guest

    Re: Custom Page Size

    I think there's an answer here but it does not tell me what file to look at,
    if it's editable and if so, how do I change it.

    --
    There are 10 kinds of people
    Those who understand binary and those who don''''''''''''''''t


    "Alan Morris [MSFT]" wrote:

    > The Custom_size field in the text based GPD for the printer will filter
    > forms outside the range define in this file.
    >
    > --
    > Alan Morris
    > Windows Printing Team
    > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
    > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
    >
    > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
    >
    > "Tim" <Tim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    > news:B278B860-E9D0-4FE0-932C-708E6D5EB0B2@microsoft.com...
    > >I am using an Epson LX-300+II dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    > > trying to print checks that are tractor feed 8.5" x 7". I added the cusotm
    > > paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when I
    > > try
    > > to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In
    > > fact,
    > > there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in the
    > > list of available paper sizes.
    > >
    > > According to Epson 2nd level Tech Support, the problem is with the Vista
    > > driver that automatically installs when you plug in the printer. Epson has
    > > not yet released a driver for this printer.
    > > --
    > > There are 10 kinds of people
    > > Those who understand binary and those who don't

    >
    >
    >


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  4. #4


    Alan Morris [MSFT] Guest

    Re: Custom Page Size

    the extension is gpd.

    make sure you rename the associated bud file for the device if you make any
    changes, then stop and start the spooler to pick up the changes.

    --
    Alan Morris
    Windows Printing Team
    Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

    "Tim" <Tim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:7D6E0E4B-0CC8-4248-BA24-7D38D02FD56E@microsoft.com...
    >I think there's an answer here but it does not tell me what file to look
    >at,
    > if it's editable and if so, how do I change it.
    >
    > --
    > There are 10 kinds of people
    > Those who understand binary and those who don''''''''''''''''t
    >
    >
    > "Alan Morris [MSFT]" wrote:
    >
    >> The Custom_size field in the text based GPD for the printer will filter
    >> forms outside the range define in this file.
    >>
    >> --
    >> Alan Morris
    >> Windows Printing Team
    >> Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
    >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
    >>
    >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
    >> rights.
    >>
    >> "Tim" <Tim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    >> news:B278B860-E9D0-4FE0-932C-708E6D5EB0B2@microsoft.com...
    >> >I am using an Epson LX-300+II dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    >> > trying to print checks that are tractor feed 8.5" x 7". I added the
    >> > cusotm
    >> > paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when
    >> > I
    >> > try
    >> > to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In
    >> > fact,
    >> > there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in
    >> > the
    >> > list of available paper sizes.
    >> >
    >> > According to Epson 2nd level Tech Support, the problem is with the
    >> > Vista
    >> > driver that automatically installs when you plug in the printer. Epson
    >> > has
    >> > not yet released a driver for this printer.
    >> > --
    >> > There are 10 kinds of people
    >> > Those who understand binary and those who don't

    >>
    >>
    >>




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    Re: Custom Page Size

    Quote Originally Posted by Tim View Post
    I am using an Epson LX-300+II dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    trying to print checks that are tractor feed 8.5" x 7". I added the cusotm
    paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when I try
    to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In fact,
    there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in the
    list of available paper sizes.

    According to Epson 2nd level Tech Support, the problem is with the Vista
    driver that automatically installs when you plug in the printer. Epson has
    not yet released a driver for this printer.
    --
    There are 10 kinds of people
    Those who understand binary and those who don't
    hey tim did u try wht allan said and did it work, if yes plz help me too

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    Re: Custom Page Size

    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Morris [MSFT] View Post
    The Custom_size field in the text based GPD for the printer will filter
    forms outside the range define in this file.

    --
    Alan Morris
    Windows Printing Team
    Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

    "Tim" <Tim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:B278B860-E9D0-4FE0-932C-708E6D5EB0B2@microsoft.com...
    >I am using an Epson LX-300+II dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    > trying to print checks that are tractor feed 8.5" x 7". I added the cusotm
    > paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when I
    > try
    > to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In
    > fact,
    > there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in the
    > list of available paper sizes.
    >
    > According to Epson 2nd level Tech Support, the problem is with the Vista
    > driver that automatically installs when you plug in the printer. Epson has
    > not yet released a driver for this printer.
    > --
    > There are 10 kinds of people
    > Those who understand binary and those who don't
    I am using an Epson Lq-300+ dot matrix printer in Windows Vista. I am
    trying to print bills sized 12in by 6in. I added the custom
    paper size in the print server and it is saved correctly, however, when I try
    to print, the print properties dialog does not show the paper size. In fact,
    there are many paper sizes in the print manager that do not show up in the
    list of available paper sizes.

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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