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Q186727: WD97: Light Blue Background Prints on Graphics

Article: Q186727
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbprint kbdta word97
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you print a document containing graphics to a color printer, the graphics
print with a light blue background.

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

RESOLUTION
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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

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Keywords          : kbprint kbdta word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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