StyleWriter: HyperCard 2.X Card Printing Problem/Fix (12/94)


Vertical lines do not align perfectly when printing to a StyleWriter from HyperCard 2.X using the "Print Card" option. This problems does not happen with horizontal lines or when using the "Print Stack" option.

Is this a known problem?

Yes, StyleWriter output has vertical-line registration problems when using the "Print Card" option in HyperCard 2.X.

Claris is aware of the issue and is investigating it. The registration problem is caused by the HyperCard printing code, not by the StyleWriter.

The registration problem can be avoided by using the "Mark Card" option:

1) Go to the card you want to print.

2) Display the "message box".

3) Type "Mark Card" into the message box and press either the Return or
Enter key. Note that more than one card can be marked at a time.

4) Select "Print Stack" from the "File" menu.

5) Select the "Marked Cards" option.

6) Click the "Print" button.

7) Type "unMark Card" in the message box and press either the Return or
Enter key. This unmarks the card so it doesn't printed the next time
this procedure is used.


Article Change History:
05 Dec 1994 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2012