I am trying to use an Epson DFX-5000+ with my data base in Filemaker Pro ver 7 running in Win XP.

In my previous data base, I was allowed to select a native printer font from the font list. In FMP 7 the printer fonts do not show. for instance, they show in MS Word as long as I select the Epson as my default printer - draft, roman, or sans serif - all in 5 through 20 c.p.i. - with a little printer icon to distinguish it from the TT fonts. If I select one of these fonts, it will be sent to the printer using its built-in font and moves right along.

These fonts are not showing in the font selections in FMP 7. Whatever font I select prints just fine - except that it is sent as a graphic image and really slows the 9-pin dot matrix printer to a crawl.

I can't believe I'm the only one running output to a dot matrix printer - there are lots of multi-part forms, checks, and various other continuous forms being printed. Is everyone printing really slow on high speed dot matrix printers?

What am I missing?

Any assistance anyone could offer would be much appreciated.

You're not alone.

I'm using a Samsung SRP270 Receipt printer and I'm having the same problem. The printer fonts show up in Word Pad and other MS apps, but they are missing from Filemaker.

Any ideas?

Regards

This doesnt look encouraging

http://www.filemaker.com/help/06-Create%20and%20manage52.html