WORD 2000 printing lock-ups

[Jim]

Once in awhile, when trying to print a document in WORD
2000, it will say, "WORD is preparing to background print
the document." in the lower left of the screen. It then
seems to just lock-up and will not print or do anything.
I have to Ctl/Alt/Del and shut down. Usually have to
totally shut down the computer and re-start. What
does "background print" the document mean and how can i
fix this? It can realy be a hassle until I shut down and
re-start. Sometimes that does not work the first time
either.

 

[Beth Melton]

If the error occurs when you print the first item to rule out is a
corrupt printer driver. Obtain an updated driver from the
manufacturer's web site and see if that resolves it

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