TrueType Text Bleeds Through Drawing Objects When Printed

ID: Q133878

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

If a shaded drawing object is superimposed over text formatted with TrueType fonts, the text may "bleed through" the drawing object when printed to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet 4 PCL printer if the "TrueType as Graphics" or "Download TrueType as Bitmap Soft Fonts" printing option is turned on.

STATUS

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

WORKAROUNDS

Method 1: Turn off the "TrueType as Graphics" or "Download TrueType as

          Bitmap Soft Fonts" printing options.

Method 2: Use an HP LaserJet III printer driver.

Method 3: Format the document using a font other than Times New Roman,

          Courier New, Symbol, or Arial.

MORE INFORMATION

The HP LaserJet has some standard TrueType fonts build into the printer. The problem occurs only when you use one of these built-in TrueType fonts. These fonts include Times New Roman, Courier New, Symbol, and Arial.

Because the HP LaserJet III does not have built-in TrueType fonts, this problem does not occur with this printer driver.

This problem does not occur when you run Word with Windows NT.

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional reference words: 7.0 fade fill color transparent clear word95 word7 winword

Keywords          : kbprint
Version           : 7.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 5, 1998