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canetoad

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5. My bad. Should have elaborated on dedicated printer

Mon Oct 11, 2021, 11:52 PM

Oct 2021

I meant software - I know of 'envelope wizard' type programs.

The most recent Win10 update hit my machine a couple of days ago and it's quite a radical difference. I've had to go looking for things after this update.

It's possible that the default to PDF meant that Windows couldn't find any other printer - that is, installed printer driver. I've experience this in the past, Microsoft seem to be good about providing hardware drivers. So the first question to ask is: Can the computer recognise the printer.

Go to 'Control Panel'....Devices and Printers

In the Printers section, does your printer Model show? ....tbc

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Microsoft update frustration! [View all] cilla4progress Oct 2021 OP

Try reinstalling the printer driver. Then try reinstalling Word. Earth-shine Oct 2021 #1

Can you save, then print? canetoad Oct 2021 #2

Yes, Word was trying to get me to do this - cilla4progress Oct 2021 #4

My bad. Should have elaborated on dedicated printer canetoad Oct 2021 #5

I effin' fixed it!!! cilla4progress Oct 2021 #7

Red wine & puff with ya canetoad Oct 2021 #8

thanks cilla4progress Oct 2021 #9

Forgot to say canetoad Oct 2021 #6

Perhaps it's suggesting you spare the paper? Anon-C Oct 2021 #3

Maybe try removing the printer and reinstalling it. Renew Deal Oct 2021 #10