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In the "Display" tab, choose a "Mode" which most closely matches your printer (try to choose one that matches what you selected for \texmf\dvips\config\local\config.ps).
Start the DVI Viewer (YAP) that comes with MiKTeX ( Start > Programs > MiKTeX > DVI Viewer). Get suspicious that something isn't working quite right (refresh the filename database early and often!) sty files or other packages) to the \texmf or \localtexmf directory structures. You should do this every time you do one of the following:Īdd any files (eg. Important: From the start menu, do Start > Programs > MiKTeX > Maintenance > Refresh Filename Database. for your printer and replace ljfour in config.ps with the new mode (eg., you might need ljfive, ljfivemp, deskjet, etc.).Ĭhange the 600 if necessary to match the resolution (dpi) of your printer. The best advice I have is to look at the file \texmf\metafont\misc\modes.mf and search for your printer make & model. This "mode" ( ljfour) will probably work okay (especially if you have a Laserjet printer), but if you notice anything funny going on later in your printouts, you might want to change the mode to something else that better matches your printer. METAFONT mode to be used when generating fonts. and comment out the letterSize A4size 210mm %%PaperSize: letterSize 8.5in 11inĬhange which lines are commented so it looks like this: If your default is a4 uncomment the following definition (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT) Look for this section: This part is a little confusing, but here are a few pointers to hopefully make it simpler: Edit the settings in \texmf\dvips\config\local\config.ps to fine-tune things for your printer. Re-start your computer after installation (to let your new autoexec.bat kick in). Roughly in order of importance, here's the minimum I recommend: Fundamental Files, graphics, AMS-LaTeX, PSUtils, AMS (Type 1), float, psnfss, tools, Eplain Macros, hyperref, pdfTeX, Computer Modern Postscript Fonts DOWNLOAD MIKTEX 2.9 INSTALL
If you are tight on disk space, you can install only certain files. I strongly recommend doing the typical installation (which installs everything and needs about 40 MB).
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