You receive an error message when you print a large presentation in PowerPoint 2003 (813721)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print a large PowerPoint 2003 presentation, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
Windows cannot print due to a problem with the current printer setup. Try one or more of the following:
  • Check the printer by printing a test page from Windows.
  • Make sure the printer is turned on and online.
  • Reinstall the printer driver.
Note None of the suggestions that are listed in the error message resolve the issue.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the PowerPoint 2003 presentation contains pictures or other graphics that make the file size very large.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, reduce the size of the pictures in the presentation. To do so, follow these steps:

Note You do not have to know in advance which picture is causing the issue.
  1. Start PowerPoint 2003, and then open the presentation that is causing the printing issue.
  2. On the Picture toolbar, click Compress Pictures.
  3. In the Compress Pictures dialog box, click All pictures in document under Apply to.
  4. Under Change resolution, click Print.
  5. Under Options, click to select both the Compress pictures and Delete cropped areas of pictures check boxes.
  6. Click OK, and then click Apply.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/12/2006
Keywords:kbprint kberrmsg kbprb KB813721 kbAudEndUser
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