[kresknull]

I have the 2002 version of MS-Word. I tried using my new HP Deskjet D1455 to print a MS-Word document containing red, green and indigo type. All three of these colors were off (although black appeared fine). Green looked light blue, red looked magenta-ish and indigo looked violet – even though these colors looked fine in the preview shown by the HP before printing. When I used the HP to print a test photograph, all the colors were right on the money.
So I’m thinking that my old version of MS-Word is starting to become obsolete and it just isn’t compatible with my brand new HP printer. I’m wondering of there’s any update available from Microsoft for the 2002 version of Word that might make it behave like it’s newer than it is.

Thanks in advance if there’s anything like that available.


~kresknull

[EBSchrader]

There is no Word 2002. There is Word 2000 and Word 2003 and now Word 2007. Which one are you using?

[kresknull]

Originally Posted by EBSchrader

There is no Word 2002. There is Word 2000 and Word 2003 and now Word 2007. Which one are you using?

I'm using the version of Word that came with Works Suite 2002. I guess it must be Word 2000.

[EAFiedler]

Originally Posted by EBSchrader

There is no Word 2002. There is Word 2000 and Word 2003 and now Word 2007. Which one are you using?

Yes, Word 2002 is available in Office XP. The individual programs are referred to as Outlook 2002, Word 2002, Excel 2002, etc. Office XP came out when Windows XP came out.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/or...525471033.aspx

Sorry, kresknull, I don't have any advice to offer for the printer.
I did do a google search and found some interesting links about RGB and CMYK and their favorable or unfavorable printing results. Though, it's not one of my strong points.

Maybe something can help you in that link.

http://www.tradeshow-stuff.com/suppo...ringfiles.html
http://www.google.com/search?num=100...02&btnG=Search

[EBSchrader]

Aha! Word is part of the MS Office Suite, not the MS Works Suite. You are using the Works equivalent of Word, but it isn't the same program. I can't help you with that one. Sorry!

[Rich-M]

While there are several service packs for Office XP but as to whether or not there would be a difference in colors I doubt it. I can't see why the age of Office XP would have anything to do with that either. Go to www.microsoft.com and go under Microsoft Office and download any updates and let's find out.

[EBSchrader]

He doesn't have Office, he has Works.

[Rich-M]

Originally Posted by EBSchrader

He doesn't have Office, he has Works.

Wrong, the Ms Works in there has Word 2002 which is a part of Ms Office XP and that is how you upgrade it.

[EBSchrader]

Learn something new everyday. Back in the day when I used Works, it was entirely separate from all parts of Office. And I forgot Office XP was actually 2002. Duh.

[Rich-M]

Yes many versions of Works had it's own word processor but also most had some vesion of Ms Word and even standalone versions of Word always file it as Microsoft Office. It's confusing no question.

[EBSchrader]

So, can we help Kresnull with his problem? How about updating printer drivers?

[kresknull]

Originally Posted by EBSchrader

So, can we help Kresnull with his problem? How about updating printer drivers?

When I check for updates, it says everything is up-to-date.

There's a strange thing about this:

If I want to print a document that contains some green text. My HP software first shows me a preview - and the preview contains green text (the same shade of green.) Yet when I actually print it, the green turns to light blue. Yet - when I tried printing a photograph, the preview looked good and the actual printed page also looked good.

[EBSchrader]

Perhaps it's the ink cartridges! Are you using an off-brand? Or refills? Anything else out of the ordinary?

[m-dash]

It would seem that as long as Kresknull has a driver for the printer that is designed for his version of Windows, that the version of Word (or Works) being used shouldn't be the issue, since the modern printer drivers are Windows-version specific, and not for particular applications.

It's not like the case with DOS applications, where each program uses its own specific printer drivers.

[Anne Troy]

You may need to choose high-quality in your printer properties.