Paul
Excel will not allow you to print a blank sheet.
Workaround...........
On a new worksheet in A1 enter a space(using spacebar).
In L52 enter a space.
You now have a print area of A1:L52
Make sure you have gridlines checked in Page Setup>Sheet options.
Alternative........select A1:L52 and put borders around the cells.
Gord Dibben Excel MVP