OFF2000: Transparent Vector Graphics Print Filled on PostScript Printers (234321)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q234321

SYMPTOMS

When you print a document that contains either Enhanced Metafile (EMF) or Windows Metafile (WMF) graphics, with semi-transparent or fully transparent regions, to a Postscript-compatible printer, the transparent regions print filled and semi-transparent regions may print black or with a gray box covering the shape.

WORKAROUND

If possible, use a non-postscript printer driver that is compatible with the printer being used, or use a different printer that is not PostSript compatible.

If using a non-Postscript compatible printer driver is not an option, then the only recourse is to convert the EMF or WMF graphic into a raster graphic that supports transparencies, such as Portable Network Graphics (PNG), Tagged Image File Format (TIF), or CompuServe Graphics Interchange Format 89a (GIF).

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/6/2006
Keywords:kbbug kbgraphic kbpending KB234321
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