Bitmap Image in Print Preview But Doesn't Print to Printer (108075)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 95
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 5.0
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 4.0a
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 4.0
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 3.0
This article was previously published under Q108075 SYMPTOMS
On a Microsoft Excel worksheet or chart, bitmap images such as drawing
objects and pasted graphics appear in print preview but do not print to a
pen-based plotter.
CAUSE
Pen-based plotter devices cannot print bitmap images.
WORKAROUND
Pen-based plotter devices are capable of printing Windows Metafile images.
To insert a Windows Metafile picture in Microsoft Excel version 5.0, do
the following:
- Select the worksheet or chart you want to insert the picture on.
- From the Insert menu, choose Picture, and from the File Name
list, select a picture that is in the Windows Metafile format
(.WMF extension) and choose OK.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/15/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB108075 |
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