Printing in Word 2008

[jsedrick]

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]

G'day and welcome to the forums.

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

 

[jsedrick]

Word and Printing

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]

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]

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]

Download Apple v.1.1.1 updated HP drivers for Leopard.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/hpprinterdriver111.html

It is over 400MB so good luck!

 

[jsedrick]

Printing in Word

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

J;D

 

[jsedrick]

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]

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