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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.

  • Preview correct. The problem is with the printer.

  • Preview incorrect:

    • Report the problem to the SolidWorks' reseller.

    • Contact the printer vendor's technical support.

Printer fails with SolidWorks.

  • Check printing from other applications to verify it is a problem with SolidWorks.

  • Print from another computer.

  • Check Page Setup in the File menu.

To check page settings:

  1. Click File, Print.

  2. On the Page Setup dialog box, verify the settings.

  3. 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.

  • Install the printer as described by the manufacturer.

  • Load the driver included with the printer.

  • From the Windows  Start menu, open Help and Support, and go through the Printing and faxing troubleshooting wizard.

  • Test the printer by printing a test page.

To print a test page:

  1. From the Windows Start menu, open Printer and Faxes folder.

  2. Right-click the printer and click Properties.

  3. Print a test page.

Contact the printer vendor's technical support.



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