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Q155474: PPT7: Text Does Not Display With Generic/Text Only Printer

Article: Q155474
Product(s): Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:7.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbprint kbPrinting
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Any text typed on a PowerPoint 7.0 slide may appear as small dots if
Generic/Text Only is set as the printer driver. You may even see nothing on
screen. However, you can click in the text area and receive a typical cursor.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs most often when Windows 95 and PowerPoint were installed
recently and you have not installed a printer driver appropriate for your
printer. The Generic/Text Only driver is the default.

RESOLUTION
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You must add a printer driver to display text.

For more information about how to install a printer in Windows 95, search for
"Setting up, printers" in the Windows 95 Help Index.


Additional query words: 7.00 ppt win95 ppt95 no blank can't see new

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Keywords          : kbenv kbprint kbPrinting 
Technology        : kbPowerPtSearch kbPowerPt95 kbZNotKeyword2 kbPowerPt95Search
Version           : WINDOWS:7.0

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