Microsoft KB Archive/272191

= PIP: General Tips About How to Print Graphics =

Article ID: 272191

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

-

APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Greetings 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Greetings 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Express 2001
 * Microsoft Picture It! Express 2002
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2002 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Silver Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Gold Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2002 Gold
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Platinum Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2002 Platinum Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Digital Image Pro 7.0
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 7.0 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 7.0 Premium Edition

-



This article was previously published under Q272191



SUMMARY
This article discusses how to print graphics, including clip art, photographs, special fonts, and word art from any of the programs listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
To print graphics from the programs listed at the beginning of this article, use the following methods.

Configure a Default Printer
To configure a default printer:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
 * 2) Right-click the printer that you want to use as your default printer, and then click Set as Default Printer.

Note If a printer is not installed on your computer, follow these steps to add a new printer, and then configure the printer to be the default printer.
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
 * 2) Double-click Add Printers, and then follow the instructions on your screen to complete the Add Printer Wizard.

Update Your Printer Driver
To check the version of the printer driver you are currently using:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
 * 2) Right-click your printer.
 * 3) Click Properties, and then click the General tab.
 * 4) Click Print Test Page.
 * 5) The driver version number is printed on the test page.

If you are using a different printer driver than the most current driver that is available on your printer manufacturer's Web site, download and install the latest printer driver for your printer.

For additional information about graphics issues, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

156245 FAQ: Supported Graphic File Formats

128345 Troubleshooting Printing Problems in Win 95/98

313250 PIP/Works: Troubleshooting Printing Issues

Additional query words: pip2001 pictures imaging blank space wordart lines

Keywords: kbhowto kbprint kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbgraphic KB272191

-

[mailto:TECHNET@MICROSOFT.COM Send feedback to Microsoft]

© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.