Printing Font Problem

Dear Team,
Whne I am giving Printing . Its giving BIG Font Printing.but Two days back it was working fine.Whats the Problem? and How I check ? and  where?
Thanks
manu

Hi manu,
Its giving BIG Font Printing
1.check Windows driver for the printer is correct
2. you can select check fonts with SE75 ...also check this
    note: 323460
How I check ? and where?
you can check with SPAD & SP02 t-codes
regards,
majamil

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    Release Status: Released for Customer
    Released on: 22.08.2005  09:57:20
    Priority: Recommendations/additional info
    Category: Customizing
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    Secondary Components: BC-SRV-SCR SAPscript
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