diff --git a/src/printsupport/kernel/qprintengine_win.cpp b/src/printsupport/kernel/qprintengine_win.cpp
index 4e0a3e0795..69f74ef775 100644
--- a/src/printsupport/kernel/qprintengine_win.cpp
+++ b/src/printsupport/kernel/qprintengine_win.cpp
@@ -931,6 +931,8 @@ void QWin32PrintEnginePrivate::initHDC()
     default:
         break;
     }
+
+    updateMetrics();
 }
 
 void QWin32PrintEnginePrivate::release()