PUB: Colored Patterns Print Pure Black and White to LaserJets (136189)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Publisher for Windows 3.0
This article was previously published under Q136189 SYMPTOMS
If you print an object that has a color or grayscale pattern fill to an
Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet II, III, 4, or 5 printer (or compatible), the
pattern prints in pure black and white. The pattern won't be dithered to
simulate shades of gray.
If you copy the object and paste it as a picture, the pattern fill will
dither; however, it may be so fine that you can't easily see the pattern.
CAUSERESOLUTION
Many HP LaserJet and compatible printers support the PostScript printer
language in addition to their native HPPCL (Hewlett-Packard Printer Control
Language). This support is built into the LaserJet IIIsi and 4si printers
and is available as an option on most other models. If your printer
supports PostScript, you can print these pattern fills correctly using the
PostScript version of your printer's driver.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products
listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbprint KB136189 |
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