WD97: Envelope Feed Method Displayed Incorrectly (HP DeskJet) (155959)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q155959

SYMPTOMS

When you use Envelopes and Labels on the Tools menu, the Envelopes tab may show an incorrect envelope feed method.

CAUSE

This problem has been reported to occur with the following Hewlett-Packard (HP) DeskJet printer drivers: 500, 550c, 510, 560, 660c, 672c, 692c, 693c, 820cse, 855, 870csi, and 1200c.

WORKAROUND

Manually select the proper orientation for the envelope feed method. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Envelopes and Labels.
  2. Select the Envelopes tab, and click Options.
  3. Select the Printing Options tab.
  4. Select the proper feed method for the DeskJet printer you have, and click OK.
It may be necessary to change the clockwise rotation to on or off, depending on the printer and printer driver version you are using.

Make sure you have the most current version of the printer driver installed.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/7/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb kbprint kbualink97 KB155959