Note: We recommend setting up a special printer for generating TXT or HTML files. The following guidelines do not apply when generating PDF files.

In order to reliably print to a TXT or HTML file and have the information in the saved file reliably match the printed or previewed information, use the following guidelines:

  Advanced Printer Options Print Setup Options
Minimum guidelines required to prevent clipping or overwriting of fields in the output file.

Select the Optimize for Print to File check box.

Clear the Use Commas in all Numeric Fields check box.

 
Additional guidelines to ensure that the file output matches the printed output and preview window as closely as possible.

Clear the Allow Variable Font Sizes and Styles check box.

Make sure the Font Size Adjustment % field is set at 100%.

Select Automatic for the Font Selection Mode. Under Automatic Font Selection, select a Base Font that is a TrueType monospaced font, such as Courier New.

Note: It is not possible for the TXT or HTML file output to match the printed output or preview window when using proportional fonts.