PPT2002: Text Shadow Is in Front of Text When You Print PowerPoint Slides (285401)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q285401

SYMPTOMS

If you print Microsoft PowerPoint slides that contain text shadows, the shadows are printed in front of the text instead of behind the text as expected.

CAUSE

This behavior is known to occur when you print to one of the following printers:
  • Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 Plus
  • HP LaserJet 4Si
  • HP LaserJet 5M
  • HP Color LaserJet 5M

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, print TrueType fonts as graphics. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. In the Options dialog box, click the Print tab.
  3. Click to select the Print TrueType fonts as graphics check box, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB285401
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