The file prints to the Windows default printer when you try to print a spreadsheet or a database file in Works (840980)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Works 7.0
- Microsoft Works Suite 2004
- Microsoft Works Suite 2003
SYMPTOMSWhen you try to print a spreadsheet or a database file in
Microsoft Works, the file prints to the Microsoft Windows default printer. This
problem occurs even if you select a different printer in the
Name box on the Print dialog page. WORKAROUNDNote Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the
following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your
product documentation to complete these steps.
To work around this problem, configure the printer
that you want to print to as the Windows default printer. To do this, follow
these steps:
- Quit Works.
- Click Start, and then click
Printer and Faxes.
- Right-click the printer that you want to set as the default
printer, and then click Set as Default Printer.
- Click File, and then click
Close.
- Start Works, and then print the spreadsheet or the database
file.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft
products that are listed in the "Applies to"
section.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 4/30/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB840980 kbAudEndUser |
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