Microsoft KB Archive/122668

= Writer/Artist: Patterned Objects Appear Blurry on Printouts =

Article ID: 122668

Article Last Modified on 8/15/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Creative Writer 2.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Creative Writer 1.1 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Creative Writer 1.1a
 * Microsoft Fine Artist 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Fine Artist 1.1 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Fine Artist 1.1 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q122668



SYMPTOMS
When you print patterned objects from Creative Writer to a printer with a resolution greater than 75 dots per inch (dpi), the printed object may appear blurry.

NOTE: When you print an identical object from Fine Artist, it prints more clearly.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because Creative Writer attempts to print at the resolution (dpi) of the printer. (Fine Artist always prints at 75 dpi regardless of the dpi of the printer. Also, Fine Artist creates a bitmap of the page and Creative Writer does not.) As a result, there is a degradation of patterns on very high resolution printers when you print from Creative Writer.



WORKAROUND

 * Copy and paste the object into Fine Artist and print it.

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 * Copy and paste the object into Microsoft Windows Paintbrush and print it.

Additional query words: 1.00 printing blurry jagged bit mapped mskids win 1.10 fuzzy spletter shape tool mczee output printout kids 1.10a

Keywords: KB122668

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