publisher print is aligned half the time, misaligned the other

[Taterchip]

When printing from publisher, sometimes it lines up perfectly and other times
it does not. I have gone in and reset all the settings. I make sure the
stock is properly loaded in the printer. Does not matter. Sometimes it is
right, sometimes not. I sure waste lots of business card stock.

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Publisher isn't at fault, your printer is.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

 

[Taterchip]

So what can I do to correct the problem?

Publisher isn't at fault, your printer is.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

When printing from publisher, sometimes it lines up perfectly and other
times
it does not. I have gone in and reset all the settings. I make sure the
stock is properly loaded in the printer. Does not matter. Sometimes it
is
right, sometimes not. I sure waste lots of business card stock.

 

[Caesar]

Ms. Paules:

Product: Publisher 2007. I need help with a problem that I think is similar
to that posted by "Taterchip." Frankly, I'm a bit put off by the response to
the original question. In essence, the reply says, "Don't blame
Microsoft—blame your printer" with no further comment. A rather terse
response, seems to me. I'm no expert in such matters, and I don't understand
what the printer has to do with the problem. (My problem, anyway. Taterchip's
post lacks detail.)

My problem may differ from Taterchip's in that I get the same unsatisfactory
results every time. I'm using an Avery template that's listed in Publisher's
catalog, and the layout looks fine in print preview. When I print, however, I
get only two usable cards out of ten on the sheet. My amateur's intuition is
that the problem lies with the template, not with my printer. The cards on
the top row print outside the top perforations. The bottom two cards print
outside the bottom perforation. Row 2 is too high; row 4 is too low. The left
column prints too close to the left edge, and the right column prints too
close to the right edge. Perhaps you can understand why I—like Taterchip—have
come to Microsoft for advice. Even if you are not the right source for help
in this matter, could you please offer something specific to look for? Thank
you.

Publisher isn't at fault, your printer is.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

When printing from publisher, sometimes it lines up perfectly and other
times
it does not. I have gone in and reset all the settings. I make sure the
stock is properly loaded in the printer. Does not matter. Sometimes it
is
right, sometimes not. I sure waste lots of business card stock.

 

[John Inzer]

Ms. Paules:

Product: Publisher 2007. I need help with a problem that I think is
similar to that posted by "Taterchip." Frankly, I'm a bit put off by
the response to the original question. In essence, the reply says,
"Don't blame Microsoft-blame your printer" with no further comment. A
rather terse response, seems to me. I'm no expert in such matters,
and I don't understand what the printer has to do with the problem.
(My problem, anyway. Taterchip's post lacks detail.)

My problem may differ from Taterchip's in that I get the same
unsatisfactory results every time. I'm using an Avery template that's
listed in Publisher's catalog, and the layout looks fine in print
preview. When I print, however, I get only two usable cards out of
ten on the sheet. My amateur's intuition is that the problem lies
with the template, not with my printer. The cards on the top row
print outside the top perforations. The bottom two cards print
outside the bottom perforation. Row 2 is too high; row 4 is too low.
The left column prints too close to the left edge, and the right
column prints too close to the right edge. Perhaps you can understand
why I-like Taterchip-have come to Microsoft for advice. Even if you
are not the right source for help in this matter, could you please
offer something specific to look for? Thank you.

===========================================
It's best if you begin a new thread when you
have a question.

Maybe the following article will offer some ideas.

Create your own business
cards in Publisher 2007
http://tinyurl.com/243bn9

Please note that after you select an Avery template
no other settings should be changed.

Also I would suggest that you search the support
website of your printer mfg. for an updated driver.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Mary Sauer]

Caesar,

Use the advanced page setup on the right. Click multiple pages per sheet. Okay
out. That should be all you need to do.
If this doesn't print correctly it could be the way your printer is picking up
the stock. Some printers have a lever that allows heavier stock to be fed more
smoothly. Are you advising your printer you are using card stock?


Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/

Ms. Paules:

Product: Publisher 2007. I need help with a problem that I think is similar
to that posted by "Taterchip." Frankly, I'm a bit put off by the response to
the original question. In essence, the reply says, "Don't blame
Microsoft-blame your printer" with no further comment. A rather terse
response, seems to me. I'm no expert in such matters, and I don't understand
what the printer has to do with the problem. (My problem, anyway. Taterchip's
post lacks detail.)

My problem may differ from Taterchip's in that I get the same unsatisfactory
results every time. I'm using an Avery template that's listed in Publisher's
catalog, and the layout looks fine in print preview. When I print, however, I
get only two usable cards out of ten on the sheet. My amateur's intuition is
that the problem lies with the template, not with my printer. The cards on
the top row print outside the top perforations. The bottom two cards print
outside the bottom perforation. Row 2 is too high; row 4 is too low. The left
column prints too close to the left edge, and the right column prints too
close to the right edge. Perhaps you can understand why I-like Taterchip-have
come to Microsoft for advice. Even if you are not the right source for help
in this matter, could you please offer something specific to look for? Thank
you.

Publisher isn't at fault, your printer is.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

When printing from publisher, sometimes it lines up perfectly and other
times
it does not. I have gone in and reset all the settings. I make sure the
stock is properly loaded in the printer. Does not matter. Sometimes it
is
right, sometimes not. I sure waste lots of business card stock.

 

[Caesar]

This is in reply to both John and Mary. Thank you for the quick response. I
had not expected to hear from anyone till tomorrow.

John, I had read the article you pointed to during my search of the
Microsoft support page or the Publisher Help file. I feel the article is
superficial. The author assumes the printer's software and the Publisher
application are old friends that work together seamlessly. I wish things were
that simple. I traced the problem to the Print dialog box settings in
Publisher. I did not have to adjust anything in the printer's Properties
sheet, and there's nothing wrong with the way the printer feeds the card
stock. Instead, I had to manually adjust the side and top margins and both
vertical and horizontal gap settings. I had expected the software would apply
these settings correctly when I chose the template. At least from my
perspective, the problem is with Publisher, not with the printer.

Nothing in the article, nor anything else I could find in the Publisher Help
menu, even hinted at how to fix the problem. It's certainly possible that I
overlooked something. I can't speak to Taterchip's issue, but I'm happy to
report I've solved mine. I now get a full sheet of 10 usable cards. I'm
happy.

I still feel the reply that Taterchip got was rather flippant and unhelpful,
but I don't want to end this conversation on a sour note. My apologies for
the tech support remark. I've long known that MVPs are volunteers, and I
really do appreciate the great service you provide.

Caesar,

Use the advanced page setup on the right. Click multiple pages per sheet. Okay
out. That should be all you need to do.
If this doesn't print correctly it could be the way your printer is picking up
the stock. Some printers have a lever that allows heavier stock to be fed more
smoothly. Are you advising your printer you are using card stock?


Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com

Ms. Paules:

Product: Publisher 2007. I need help with a problem that I think is similar
to that posted by "Taterchip." Frankly, I'm a bit put off by the response to
the original question. In essence, the reply says, "Don't blame
Microsoft-blame your printer" with no further comment. A rather terse
response, seems to me. I'm no expert in such matters, and I don't understand
what the printer has to do with the problem. (My problem, anyway. Taterchip's
post lacks detail.)

My problem may differ from Taterchip's in that I get the same unsatisfactory
results every time. I'm using an Avery template that's listed in Publisher's
catalog, and the layout looks fine in print preview. When I print, however, I
get only two usable cards out of ten on the sheet. My amateur's intuition is
that the problem lies with the template, not with my printer. The cards on
the top row print outside the top perforations. The bottom two cards print
outside the bottom perforation. Row 2 is too high; row 4 is too low. The left
column prints too close to the left edge, and the right column prints too
close to the right edge. Perhaps you can understand why I-like Taterchip-have
come to Microsoft for advice. Even if you are not the right source for help
in this matter, could you please offer something specific to look for? Thank
you.

Publisher isn't at fault, your printer is.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


When printing from publisher, sometimes it lines up perfectly and other
times
it does not. I have gone in and reset all the settings. I make sure the
stock is properly loaded in the printer. Does not matter. Sometimes it
is
right, sometimes not. I sure waste lots of business card stock.