Separately printing 1 doc's text and graphics

[Scott]

I have a Word 2004 document that incorporates both text and in-line
graphics.

I'd like to print the text via a high resolution laser printer, then run
the same doc through a color inkjet printer for the graphics (digicam
photos). I realize that, since I'm not using photo paper, the quality
won't be top-notch.

Any suggestions on how I do this? I.e., print the text only, then print
the document's graphics on the same pages?

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Scott -

Unless you're dealing with high precision devices feeding the paper through
two separate runs on different printers is going to be risky business
regardless of which way you go. Besides, although Word can print the text
without printing the graphics it can't print the graphics without printing
the text.

If you want the best possible result I'd suggest taking/sending the job to a
good local copy center & have them print it on a color laser or some-such.
Make sure they have the appropriate fonts & that the graphics are included
with the file if they're linked.

 

[Scott]

Unless you're dealing with high precision devices feeding the paper through
two separate runs on different printers is going to be risky business
regardless of which way you go. Besides, although Word can print the text
without printing the graphics it can't print the graphics without printing
the text.

It just hit me: select all the text, and set color to white. Voila,
graphics without text!

 

[CyberTaz]

It just hit me: select all the text, and set color to white. Voila,
graphics without text!

Yes, that is an option, but there are still at least two considerations:

1- Your op stated that the graphics are InLine, which means just the
opposite is the case - You can't make the inline objects "disappear" when
you print the text unless you go through & set each one (individually) to
100% Transparent. Not only is that a chore depending on how many, but not
all printers handle transparency effectively - you may still get some
"ghosting" where the objects are supposed to be, and

2- The alignment issue as mentioned before. Metrics vary from one printer to
the next as well as the mechanics of a laser vs. an inkjet... For that
matter, alignment can be a problem when running the paper through the *same*
_commercial press_ more than once I'd also do the laser printing first
because of the potential heat factor on a previously-inkjet-printed page.

Another possibility - depending on what the graphics are - is that the white
font color could affect them, so make sure you proof it well before
printing. In fact, it might not be a bad idea to reset the font color to
automatic for each graphic as you go through to change the transparency.

It could all come together very well on the first attempt, but there could
also be a great deal of trial & error to get it to be acceptable. Unless you
have plenty time & free supplies on your hands and/or simply like a
challenge I think I'd still go the Copy Center route

Good Luck |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[John McGhie]

The way we used to do this, back when we HAD to do it because the printer
wouldn't handle colour, was to use "Picture Placeholders".

Replace each picture with a white square the same size. It should print the
text without the graphics, but leave a space for each.

We used to insert the pictures and their captions at the end of the file,
all in a row.

Send only the end of the file with the pictures to the colour printer. Then
get out your glue and scissors...

Hope this helps

I have a Word 2004 document that incorporates both text and in-line
graphics.

I'd like to print the text via a high resolution laser printer, then run
the same doc through a color inkjet printer for the graphics (digicam
photos). I realize that, since I'm not using photo paper, the quality
won't be top-notch.

Any suggestions on how I do this? I.e., print the text only, then print
the document's graphics on the same pages?

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