WD97: Light Blue Background Prints on Graphics

ID: Q186727


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows


SYMPTOMS

When you print a document containing graphics to a color printer, the graphics print with a light blue background.


CAUSE

In the Microsoft Windows 95 printer driver Spool Settings, you may have Spool data format set to a value other than RAW.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, change the spool data format to RAW.

NOTE: Because there are several versions of Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, please consult your product documentation to complete these steps.

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.


  2. Select the printer you are using to print your document.


  3. On the File menu, click Properties.


  4. On the Details tab, click Spool Settings.


  5. In the Spool Data Format list, click RAW. Click OK twice.


Additional query words: printing shade shaded

Keywords : kbprint kbdta word97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: August 24, 1999
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