Documents only print in U.S. letter-sized format in Virtual PC for Mac (825481)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac, when you try to print a document that is larger or smaller than U.S. letter-sized paper, the document prints in U.S. letter-sized format. On paper that is larger than U.S. letter size, the print area stops short of the sides and the bottom of the paper as expected. On paper that is smaller that U.S. letter size, the printer prints off the right side of the paper and off the bottom side of the paper.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Macintosh computer's Page Setup is set to US Letter in the Landscape page orientation.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. If you are running the virtual machine in full-screen mode, press the Apple key on the keyboard. This will cause the Macintosh menu bar to be appear across the top of the screen.
  2. On the File menu, click Page Setup.
  3. Set the printer settings to match the page size and the page orientation that are set for your document.
  4. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/24/2003
Keywords:kbprint kbprb KB825481 kbAudEndUser
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