Microsoft KB Archive/143020

= PPT: White Shadows Overlay Text with HP LaserJet 4 =

Article ID: 143020

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 Q143020





SYMPTOMS
If you print text shadowed in white to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 printer in HPPCL mode, the shadow is printed on top of the text.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, use any of the following methods.

Method 1: Use the HP III si and Print TrueType As Graphics Option
Install an HP III si printer driver and select the Print TrueType As Graphics check box.
 * 1) On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
 * 2) Double-click the Add Printer icon and follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to install the HP LaserJet III si printer driver.
 * 3) Locate the HP III si printer driver in the Printers list and click it with the right mouse button.
 * 4) Click Properties, and then click the Font tab.
 * 5) Click to select the Print TrueType as Graphics check box, and then click OK.
 * 6) Print your slide using this printer driver.

Method 2: Use a PostScript Printer Driver
If your printer supports PostScript, use the HP LaserJet 4/4M PostScript printer driver. To install the printer driver, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
 * 2) Double-click the Add Printer icon and follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to install the HP 4/4M PostScript printer driver.
 * 3) Print from your program with this driver.

Method 3: Use WordArt to Create the Special Effects
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Keywords: kbprint KB143020

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