PIP: General Tips About How to Print Graphics (272191)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Greetings 2001
  • Microsoft Greetings 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Express 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Express 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2002, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Silver
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Gold
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2002, Gold, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Platinum
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Platinum 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Digital Image Pro version 7
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo version 7
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium version 7
This article was previously published under Q272191

SUMMARY

This article discusses how to print graphics, including clip art, photographs, special fonts, and word art from any of the programs listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

To print graphics from the programs listed at the beginning of this article, use the following methods.

Configure a Default Printer

To configure a default printer:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  2. Right-click the printer that you want to use as your default printer, and then click Set as Default Printer.
Note If a printer is not installed on your computer, follow these steps to add a new printer, and then configure the printer to be the default printer.
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  2. Double-click Add Printers, and then follow the instructions on your screen to complete the Add Printer Wizard.

Update Your Printer Driver

To check the version of the printer driver you are currently using:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  2. Right-click your printer.
  3. Click Properties, and then click the General tab.
  4. Click Print Test Page.
  5. The driver version number is printed on the test page.
If you are using a different printer driver than the most current driver that is available on your printer manufacturer's Web site, download and install the latest printer driver for your printer.

For additional information about graphics issues, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

156245 FAQ: Supported Graphic File Formats

128345 Troubleshooting Printing Problems in Win 95/98

313250 PIP/Works: Troubleshooting Printing Issues

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/28/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbgraphic kbhowto kbprint KB272191
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