Re: Text on printed pages truncated

[Rick Reynolds <rick@rickandviv.net>]

Ken Heard wrote:
> Whenever I print text, html or pdf files from either Konqueror or 
> Firefox, the text starts so close to the top of each page that the first 
> line either does not get printed, or only part of it is printed.  Is 
> there a way to adjust the printing to have the text start say 8-10 mm 
> further down the page?
>
> I did find in various printer preference windows an option to vary 
> printer margins.  However changing these margins has no effect.  I have 
> looked everywhere I can think of for guidance in solving this problem 
> but could find nothing relevant.
>
> I am using CUPS 1.1.23-10sarge printing through a print server to an HP 
> LaserJet II-P.

I've had the same kinds of problems you describe on my HP Laserjet 
Series II printer as well.  Very similar setup: using cups on a Sarge 
server, connected via parallel port, etc.  Windows machines can print to 
the printer without issue, it's just the Linux machines that have this 
goofy offset problem.  I wish I could tell you I've found a solution...

:(

Thanks,
Rick Reynolds
--
 Machines should work.  People should think. -- Richard Hamming