Printing in Word 2008

jsedrick · jsedrick #1 (**permalink**)

09-27-2008, 10:33 AM

I'm just converting over to the Mac and overall VERY pleased. The only thing is when using Word for Mac I don't have any options to control the Print Output it just prints. ON the PC I could print as draft, fast draft, etc. Is there a way to control this in Word for Mac?

Thanks
J

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

09-27-2008, 06:43 PM

G'day and welcome to the forums.

First try page setup, and depending on your printer, advanced or options.

jsedrick · jsedrick #3 (**permalink**)

09-27-2008, 08:25 PM

Thank you. When I go into Page Setup I only have 3 options

Settings: which is set to Page Attributes
Format For: HP PSC 2400 Series (This is an all in one Printer)
Paper Size: US Letter.

I don't see Advanced or Options.

Thanks
J

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

09-27-2008, 09:25 PM

Print options are according to the driver. My HP 1012 has all sorts of options in Windows and Linux, however, since the OS X driver is limited, I have only a few. Go to the HP web site and see if they have an OS X version of "Toolbox" for your printer. If not, you'll have to live with what you have.

Regards.

Jaygray · Jaygray #5 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 09:10 AM

Print options come from the driver not Word, however, you may be missing them as they are in a different location that you are used to in Windows.

After selecting File > Print, click on the small box with an arrow in it to the right of the "Printer:" selection box. When the arrow is pointing up, your options will be maximized.

Click on "Copies and Pages". A drop down box will open. Select "Paper Type/Quality". This contains the options you are looking for.

If you do not have the above on your Mac, then you need to find a different printer driver, which can be a frustrating activity.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #6 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 06:14 PM

Download Apple v.1.1.1 updated HP drivers for Leopard.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...driver111.html

It is over 400MB so good luck!

jsedrick · jsedrick #7 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 11:17 PM

Thanks for both suggestions. I'll try that.
Thanks for all the help.

J

jsedrick · jsedrick #8 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 11:50 PM

The Apple Drivers worked perfectly. Thanks for the help

With this kind of community I'm going to be glad to be a Mac convert.

J:-)

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #9 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 05:49 PM

Very nice jsedrick it all came together for you. Good luck and keep enjoying your Mac and MacForums!

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jsedrick #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 4	09-27-2008, 10:33 AM I'm just converting over to the Mac and overall VERY pleased. The only thing is when using Word for Mac I don't have any options to control the Print Output it just prints. ON the PC I could print as draft, fast draft, etc. Is there a way to control this in Word for Mac? Thanks J
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,095 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	09-27-2008, 06:43 PM G'day and welcome to the forums. First try page setup, and depending on your printer, advanced or options.
	QUOTE Thanks

chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,019 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	09-27-2008, 09:25 PM Print options are according to the driver. My HP 1012 has all sorts of options in Windows and Linux, however, since the OS X driver is limited, I have only a few. Go to the HP web site and see if they have an OS X version of "Toolbox" for your printer. If not, you'll have to live with what you have. Regards.
	QUOTE Thanks

Jaygray #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2008 Posts: 1,115 Mac Specs: Unibody MacBook Pro 2.26, 4gb RAM, 500gb HD	09-28-2008, 09:10 AM Print options come from the driver not Word, however, you may be missing them as they are in a different location that you are used to in Windows. After selecting File > Print, click on the small box with an arrow in it to the right of the "Printer:" selection box. When the arrow is pointing up, your options will be maximized. Click on "Copies and Pages". A drop down box will open. Select "Paper Type/Quality". This contains the options you are looking for. If you do not have the above on your Mac, then you need to find a different printer driver, which can be a frustrating activity.
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,095 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	09-28-2008, 06:14 PM Download Apple v.1.1.1 updated HP drivers for Leopard. http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...driver111.html It is over 400MB so good luck!
	QUOTE Thanks

jsedrick #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 4	09-28-2008, 11:17 PM Thanks for both suggestions. I'll try that. Thanks for all the help. J
	QUOTE Thanks

jsedrick #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 4	09-28-2008, 11:50 PM The Apple Drivers worked perfectly. Thanks for the help With this kind of community I'm going to be glad to be a Mac convert. J:-)
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,095 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	09-29-2008, 05:49 PM Very nice jsedrick it all came together for you. Good luck and keep enjoying your Mac and MacForums!
	QUOTE Thanks

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