Microsoft KB Archive/274708

= PPT2001: Object with White Text, Black Background Is Printed Solid Black =

Article ID: 274708

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft PowerPoint 2001 for Mac

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This article was previously published under Q274708





SYMPTOMS
A text box that has a black fill and contains white text is printed entirely black when you print it to a black and white printer. This means that you cannot read the text.



CAUSE
This problem occurs when the Grayscale check box is selected in the Print dialog box. This option instructs the printer to print black on black. It is selected by default when you select a black and white printer driver.



RESOLUTION
To print the object so that white text is printed on a black background, turn off the Grayscale print option. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the File menu, click Print.
 * 2) Click the arrow next to General, and then click Microsoft PowerPoint, to view the PowerPoint settings for printing.
 * 3) Click to clear the Grayscale check box.
 * 4) Click OK.

Additional query words: Hewlett Packard print HP LaserJet macppt ppt98 PPT2001 mac PPT2001KB line box show different change wrong incorrect bad black white background text

Keywords: kbprb kbprint KB274708

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