Microsoft KB Archive/211509

= WD2000: Drawing Object/AutoShape Fill Pattern Appears As Shading =

Article ID: 211509

Article Last Modified on 9/7/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q211509





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 object.
 * 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.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.



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

232277 WD2000: Chart or Graph Fill Pattern Prints Solid Gray

Additional query words: OFF20

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