Microsoft KB Archive/167962

= WD97: Drawing Object/AutoShape Fill Pattern Appear as Shading =

Article ID: 167962

Article Last Modified on 8/13/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q167962





SYMPTOMS
When you print a document that contains a drawing object or an AutoShape filled with a pattern, the pattern is printed smaller than expected and may appear to be shading rather than a pattern.

NOTE: This problem may occur when you print to a PCL or a PostScript printer.



WORKAROUND
Use the following steps to decrease the printer resolution when you print the document:


 * 1) Open the document containing the filled pattern drawing or AutoShape objects.
 * 2) On the File menu, click Print.
 * 3) In the Print dialog box, click Properties.
 * 4) Click the Graphics tab.
 * 5) Change the Resolution box to a lower value; for example, change it to 150 dots per inch, and then click OK.
 * 6) Click OK to close the print dialog box and to print the document.

MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

159222 OFF97: Output Quality Problems Printing Drawing Objects

Additional query words: OFF97

Keywords: kbbug kbprint kbusage KB167962

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