missing background

[steveho]

i'm trying to print a banner spread over 3 sheets of a4 paper with text and a
colour background.The text is printing fine but the background colour is only
printing on the second sheet.Any suggestions would be appreciated.Thankyou

 

[Mary Sauer]

What version Publisher?
This article addresses the same type issue, might work for you.
PUB2000: Background Does Not Print on All Pages of Greeting Card
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;198491

Is your printer driver current?