Configure Dot Matrix Printers

Dot matrix printers are installed through Group Policy to users' computers that require printers to be installed. However, there are a few changes that need to be made to the configuration settings.

Create New Paper Size

• Open Control Panel
• View Devices and Printers
• Select one of your dot matrix printers (doesn't matter which one)
• Click on Print Server Properties
• Check the box labeled Create New Form
  • Form Name: 6x6
  • Units: English
  • Paper Size:
    • Width: 6
    • Height: 6
• Click Save Form
• Click OK

Change Printer Preferences

Label Printers

• Right click on a label printer
• Click Printing Preferences
• Click Advanced
• Change Paper Size to 6x6 (if you don't see it, see instructions above)
• Change Print Quality to 360x180 dots per inch
• Click OK
• Click OK

Manifest, Work Order, Etc.

• Right click on a label printer
• Click Printing Preferences
• Click Advanced
• Change Print Quality to 360x180 dots per inch
• Click OK
• Click OK