Table with Borders and Shading Prints Slower in Word 7.0

ID: Q136454

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

When you print a Word 7.0 document that contains a large table with borders and/or shading to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 printer, the document may print significantly slower than when you print the same document from Word 6.0 under Windows 95.

Changing the printer driver settings does not correct the problem; in fact, this may make the delay even more noticeable.

This problem has also been reported on the Okidata OL-400, Okidata OL-830, NEC Pinwriter 6300, NEC 6300, Panasonic KXP 4420 and Epson LQ 2550.

This problem does not occur when printing to an HP LaserJet IIIsi or 4si.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

WORKAROUND

Use the HP LaserJet IIIsi or 4si printer driver.

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional reference words: 7.0 word95 winword word7 slow slower slows slowed down

Keywords          : kbprint
Version           : 7.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: October 14, 1998