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Hello,

I am currently using Stimulsoft Reports to generate and print reports through the browser. As far as I understand, Stimulsoft uses the GDI (Graphics Device Interface) approach when rendering and printing reports.

However, in my case I am working with dot matrix printers, and I would like to use printer device fonts such as:

* Courier 10 CPI
* Draft 10 CPI
* and other built-in printer fonts

The reason is that printing using these device fonts is significantly faster compared to printing through GDI rendering.

My question is:

Is there any way in Stimulsoft to design a report (MRT) that uses **printer device fonts directly**, instead of rendering everything through GDI?
Or is there any recommended approach to achieve **high-speed printing for dot matrix printers** when using Stimulsoft?

Any suggestions or best practices would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Hello,

What product and version are you use?

Thank you.

currently use "stimulsoft-reports-js": "^2024.3.6"

Hello,

The DOT-Matrix preview setting is available in the NET product. In the JS version, it is not available.

Thank you.

Hi Lech, thank you for the confirmation.

I am a bit curious though, from a technical perspective: older technologies like VB6 could easily print in draft mode to dot matrix printers using device fonts long before the .NET framework even existed.

Looking forward to your advice.

Hello,

This is a limitation of browser printing.

Thank you.