DOCUMENT:Q132372 07-SEP-2001 [homekids] TITLE :Writer: Patterns Created Using Word Shape Tool Do Not Print PRODUCT :Microsoft Home Kids Products PROD/VER:WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kb3rdparty kbprint kbimu kbPrinting ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOMS ======== If you try to print from Creative Writer to a non-color printer, such as the Epson LQ-570, using the Epson LQ-2550 printer driver, patterns created using the Creative Writer Word Shape Tool may not be printed. RESOLUTION ========== To resolve this issue, use the appropriate steps for your operating system: Windows 95/98 ------------- If you use the Epson LQ-2550 driver provided with Windows 95 or 98, the patterns are printed correctly; however, if you are using the older Epson driver provided with Microsoft Windows 3.x in Microsoft Windows 95 or 98, follow the steps for Windows 3.x listed below to resolve the problem. Windows 3.x ----------- 1. In Creative Writer, press CTRL+SHIFT+A, and then click OK. The Creative Writer Control Room floating menu bar appears on the screen. 2. On the File menu, click Printing Options. 3. Click Set Local. 4. Click Setup, and then click Options. 5. Click the Color check box to clear it, and then click OK. 6. Click OK twice to return to the Creative Writer Control Room floating menu bar. 7. On the File menu, click Return To Creative Writer. Patterns you create using the Word Shape Tool should now be printed successfully. The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability. Additional query words: 1.00 1.10 mskids writer maggie max design printing ====================================================================== Keywords : kb3rdparty kbprint kbimu kbPrinting Technology : kbHomeProdSearch kbCreativeWriter100 kbCreativeWriter110 kbCreativeWriter110a Version : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2001.