Q132372: Writer: Patterns Created Using Word Shape Tool Do Not Print

Article: Q132372
Product(s): Microsoft Home Kids Products
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbprint kbimu kbPrinting
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you try to print from Creative Writer to a non-color printer, such as the
Epson LQ-570, using the Epson LQ-2550 printer driver, patterns created using the
Creative Writer Word Shape Tool may not be printed.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, use the appropriate steps for your operating system:

Windows 95/98
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If you use the Epson LQ-2550 driver provided with Windows 95 or 98, the patterns
are printed correctly; however, if you are using the older Epson driver provided
with Microsoft Windows 3.x in Microsoft Windows 95 or 98, follow the steps for
Windows 3.x listed below to resolve the problem.

Windows 3.x
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1. In Creative Writer, press CTRL+SHIFT+A, and then click OK. The Creative
  Writer Control Room floating menu bar appears on the screen.

2. On the File menu, click Printing Options.

3. Click Set Local.

4. Click Setup, and then click Options.

5. Click the Color check box to clear it, and then click OK.

6. Click OK twice to return to the Creative Writer Control Room floating menu
  bar.

7. On the File menu, click Return To Creative Writer.

Patterns you create using the Word Shape Tool should now be printed
successfully.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.00 1.10 mskids writer maggie max design printing

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbprint kbimu kbPrinting 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbCreativeWriter100 kbCreativeWriter110 kbCreativeWriter110a
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a
Issue type        : kbprb

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