Microsoft KB Archive/156022

= Text in Drawing Objects Prints Double to HP LaserJet 4 =

Article ID: 156022

Article Last Modified on 8/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft PowerPoint 95 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q156022





SYMPTOMS
When you print to an Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 printer, text in some PowerPoint drawing objects may print with a drop shadow.

This problem affects some objects that have a white fill and a drop shadow. However, the problem does not affect all objects with these characteristics.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Use the HP LaserJet III Printer Driver
Use the HP LaserJet III printer driver. The object prints correctly if you use this driver.

Method 2: Use the HP LaserJet 4 Printer Driver
If you must use the HP LaserJet 4 driver, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click the object that is printed incorrectly.
 * 2) Press F2 twice to select all the text in the object.
 * 3) On the Edit menu, click Cut to remove the text.
 * 4) Click the Text tool.
 * 5) Position the cursor on the object that is printed incorrectly.
 * 6) On the Edit menu, click Paste.

The text appears again.
 * 1) Drag the text until it is in the correct position.

The object now prints correctly.

Method 3: Use the PostScript Version of the Printer Driver
Use the PostScript version of the driver to print the presentation.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: double blurry shadowed text font words messed up ppt7 powerpnt w_powerpt powerpt 8.00

Keywords: kbprint KB156022

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