How To Fix TD373 - Printer driver & does not support scalable fonts!


TD373 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

  • Message number: 373

  • Message text: Printer driver & does not support scalable fonts!

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have created a print font with font size 000. The font size value
    000 implies a scalable font (that is, a font that can be scaled to any
    size you desire). However, the SAPscript print driver assigned to your
    type of printer does not support scalable fonts.

    System Response

    The system displays an error message.

    How to fix this error?

    Only create printer fonts with fixed font sizes (for example, enter 120
    for 12 point font).

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD373 - Printer driver & does not support scalable fonts! ?
    The SAP error message "TD373 Printer driver & does not support scalable fonts!" typically occurs when you are trying to print from SAP using a printer driver that does not support scalable fonts. Scalable fonts are fonts that can be resized without losing quality, and they are often used in SAP for various print layouts.
    
    Cause: Incompatible Printer Driver: The printer driver you are using may not support scalable fonts. This is common with older or basic printer drivers. Printer Type: Some printers, especially older models or certain types of dot matrix printers, may not support scalable fonts. SAP Script or Smart Forms: The print layout you are using may be designed to use scalable fonts, but the selected printer does not support them.
    Solution: Change Printer Driver: Switch to a printer driver that supports scalable fonts. For example, if you are using a generic driver, try using a specific driver for your printer model. You can check

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