Visio2000: HP LaserJet 4050 TN PCL 6 Driver Prints a Blank Page (286013)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Standard Edition Service Release 1 (SR-1)
  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Professional Edition Service Release 1 (SR-1)
  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Technical Edition Service Release 1 (SR-1)
  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise Edition Service Release 1 (SR-1)

This article was previously published under Q286013

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to save a Microsoft Visio drawing, the printer prints a blank page.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if you are using the HP LaserJet 4050 TN printer with the PLC 6 driver, and this printer is set as the default printer.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:
  • Install the PLC 5 driver for the HP LaserJet 4050 TN printer from the Hewlett-Packard Web site.

    -or-
  • On the File menu, click Properties. Click the Output Format tab. Under Format pages for, click Microsoft PowerPoint slide show or HTML or GIF output, instead of Printing.

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:4/25/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB286013