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Q153527: PRB: PRTINFO() Function Returns an Incorrect Value

Article: Q153527
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b 
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SYMPTOMS
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The PRTINFO(2) function returns an incorrect value when the current printer
driver is set to "Canon Bubble-Jet BJ330" and a user-defined page size (B4 :
250x354mm) is used.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this behavior and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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The PRTINFO() function is used to return the current FoxPro for Windows printer
settings. It can accept the values 1, 2, 3, or 4 as parameters. When 1 is passed
to PRTINFO(), the page orientation for the printer is returned if it can be
determined. When 2 is passed to PRTINFO(), the paper size of the printer is
returned if it can be determined. If PRTINFO() cannot determine the paper size,
it should return -1. In this case, PRTINFO(3) and PRTINFO(4) can be used to
determine the paper length and width, respectively.

If the current printer is a Canon Bubble-Jet BJ330 and a user-defined page size
is B4 (250x354mm) for that printer, PRTINFO(2) will return an incorrect value.
This incorrect value is not documented. PRTINFO(2) should return 12.

Additional query words: VFoxWin

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300 kbVFP300b
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b

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