Printing Issues
If you have problems printing, first determine if the problem is with SolidWorks or with the printer.
Try Print Preview from the Print menu.
Printer fails with SolidWorks.
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Check printing from other applications to verify it is a problem with SolidWorks.
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Print from another computer.
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Check Page Setup in the File menu.
To check page settings:
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Click File, Print.
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On the Page Setup dialog box, verify the settings.
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Set Resolution and Scale Properties to 100%.
If you are using High Quality (for Drawings), SolidWorks determines the optimum resolution, based on printer and paper size combinations. If this causing a problem, set the scale to 100%.
Printer fails with all applications.
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Install the printer as described by the manufacturer.
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Load the driver included with the printer.
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From the Windows Start menu, open Help and Support, and go through the Printing and faxing troubleshooting wizard.
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Test the printer by printing a test page.
To print a test page:
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From the Windows Start menu, open Printer and Faxes folder.
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Right-click the printer and click Properties.
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Print a test page.
Contact the printer vendor's technical support.