Microsoft KB Archive/132109

MacWorks 4.0:Text Invisible in Word Processor Used with PaintJet

PSS ID Number: Q132109 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.00 4.00a 4.00b

MACINTOSH

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= SYMPTOMS =

When you type text into a new Word Processor document, the blinking insertion point moves but no text appears on the screen.

This problem occurs if your Chooser is set for a Hewlett-Packard (HP) PaintJet printer driver version 3.07.

= WORKAROUND =

You must change your document page setup by doing the following:


 * 1) Open the problem document.
 * 2) On the File menu, click Page Setup.
 * 3) In the Page Setup dialog, select Match LaserWriter Print Area.
 * 4) Click OK.

Text should appear as it is being typed.

NOTE: These steps must be taken with the PaintJet printer every time a new document is opened.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The Hewlett-Packard (HP) products discussed here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products’ performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbprint kbusage kbhw kbdisplay kbprb KBSubcategory: mwkswp mwksdb mwksdr mwksprint 3rdparty macworkskb

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