I too have a Microtek scanner on a parallel port, the v300. Bought it just before the E6 came out (figures), but it was only $149. Works GREAT. I was going to install a new parallel port just for it and ran into the same problem with the IRQ. Seems they only give you so many and I had already used the only free one on a zip/zoom SCSI for my Zip drive. I thought it was because of my 'antique' P75 machine. Guess I'll have to ask about IRQ's when I buy my new computer this year.

Maurice is right about the Fulton Web Page for scanning info. Wayne's book is also excellent for beginners and advanced. We bought the Microtek E6 at a great discount from Computer Discount Outlet -- don't remember the URL but they do have a Web page. Cost was $283 and there is a $60 rebate that you download from the Microtek Web site. Like the scanner very much although we weren't able to use the SCSI card and they had to provide us with a Parallel Port cable. It works just fine with our printer on the same port. We have a Gateway Pentium II computer and couldn't get the company to tell us how to free the IRQ that was necessary for the SCSI installation. Won't bore you with the details but we had a horrendous time trying to do just that with various suggestions and it ultimately led to us having a "crash" that took hours, even days, to reinstall the original programs with Gateway's supervision. Learned a great deal from that one!!

BOBBIE: After you send a card it allows you the opportunity to "review" it. All you have to do is click on the blue URL address right on the screen and it will show you the card you just sent. I know, I just sent one! Good Luck!

Well, for a newbie, guess I'm making a pest out of myself. :-) One last question (I think). I just downloaded several graphics from the WWW and saved them on 3.5 disk. The ext. is "art" rather than BMP, GIF, etc. I began a PM project and tried to upload the graphic I had just downloaded and got a clear screen, and nowhere can I find an ext. for "art". Do I need to convert the files? HELP! I'd like to use at least one of the graphics. Thanks! :-)

Well, for a newbie, guess I'm making a pest out of myself. :-) One last question (I think). I just downloaded several graphics from the WWW and saved them on 3.5 disk. The ext. is "art" rather than BMP, GIF, etc. I began a PM project and tried to upload the graphic I had just downloaded and got a clear screen, and nowhere can I find an ext. for "art". Do I need to convert the files? HELP! I'd like to use at least one of the graphics. Thanks! :-)

Hi, Donna. Welcome to the chat room and PM. Got a question, or a problem jump in any time, someone here will come up with an answer, or solution. Bobbie, unlock your "caps". Caps are usually used for "shouting", a we're such a friendly bunch here, we really don't like to shout at one another. " " and ( ) are better utilized for emphasis. Don't think I've seen your name here before, so a hearty welcome to the chat room to you too. Someone with more knowledge than me will have to answer your card ?. Later, Frank 8)->

Hi again, Amy. Can't help you with the Lexmark printer. I'm partial to HP's. Never had a Lexmark, except an equivalent, Acer, I think it was called, had to load it as a Lexmark anyway. And it was a 9 pin dot matrix! Sorry, Frank 8-)>

Hi . My name is Donna and I am new to computers and to the PrintMaster. I am finding the PrintMaster very enjoyable and I would appreciate any ideas or print outs. I hope to here from you! Thanks! Donna

Hi, Frank. Thanks for the info. I love using PM! Any info on the printer????? I'd like to know before I buy. I'm trying to get the most for my money. :-)

WHEN YOU SEND A CARD IT GIVES YOU A REFERENCE TO CHECK. I DID THIS AND IT COMES BACK SAYING PAGE NOT FOUND. WHERE DO YOU GO TO READ CARDS SENT.THANK YOU, BOBBIE

P. S. Amy. I'm also on Juno. fbakerppc@juno.com. Later, Frank 8-)>

Hi, Amy. Welcome to the chat room. Disk 1 contains the program files, and the "thumbnails" of most of the graphics in the program. Most of the actual graphics are on the Arts & Projects (#2) disk. When you call up a graphic that is on the #2 disk, you will get a message telling you to insert that disk. Keep disk #1 handy tho, you'll be asked to re-insert it. The difference between 4.0 and Platinum, is more disks, thus more graphics. Hope this helps, Frank 8-)>

I just purhcased PM Gold Deluxe v4.0 and with it came a CD titled: Ddeluxe Art CD 1, but when I try to install it or look at the graphics I get a msg telling me, you don't have to use the CD now, we'll tell you when you need to insert the CD. I'm at a loss.....help! Also, Is there a big difference between the Gold Deluxe and Platinum? What about price? Also, does anyone own a Lexmark color printer? A store here in town has one on sale for $139.00 and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with that make printer? Thanks! :-)

Dan. Should say somewhere on the mail in card when the offer expires. A word of caution tho, before you rush to the P. O., or pick up the phone to order, I would check the "shelf" price, @ a retailer near you. There have been many postings here of people sending for the offer, and later finding the same product on the shelf for less money! Don't bother checking out OfficMax, their price is usually the same as the offer, plus you'll have to pay your state's and/or city's sales tax. PM doesn't collect sales tax from every state. Hope this helps, Frank 8-)> P.S. got booted out when I tried to post this, it may come up twice.

Thanks so much for the info about reinking my HP820. I never knew that it was possible until reading the posts here. Needless to say I've spent alot of money on cartridges! Thanks again. Donna 8-) or :-) Sometimes I wear glasses or sometimes I don't! <G>

Glen, I just found the Apls 4000 on pricescan.com for $249.00. The 1000 for $288.00 and the 2300 for $397.00 Chuck in Redding, CA

Has anyone tried pricescan.com for pricing? I have had very good success at that pricing web site. I save it on my favorites or bookmark. I use it every time that I can and i have saved a lot of money. Chuck in Redding, CA

I am wondering if the Limited offer I recieved in the mail is still good? Ive been away on business for quite a while, when I read the offer I was excited about the offer and hope that its not too late to order the Platinum series! "great price"!!

I have just finished a one-day marathon producing overhead transparencies for a speaking engagement. Never ever have my overheads looked so polished as with Platinum. It's also the first time I've used color when making a transparency. For those of you who have this need, I purchased the Hewlett Packard Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. Cheers all.

Dear D.I.C.K.sie......I don't think I've laughed so hard ( not at your expense) when reading all of the trials and tribulations.

I just sent the cybersensor a message voicing my opinion on the censorship. I think it is becomming a big joke. As Maurice put it. (The cure is worse than the crime)Let them know what you think.

Guess you can't use f.a.r.t.her, either. Dumb! Looks like with periods, you could type anything you want, and get away with it. Later, Frank

Anyone named Richard, I guess if you have your nickname in your e-address, you better change it! (See D.i.c.k.sie's post #$%!her down the chat room). That's ridiculous! I'm off to Computer Renaisance to do some horse trading on this Mickey Mouse modem. Later, Frank

I stand corrected. The c-5 is 229x162 mm 6 in =152.4 mm and 9in = 228.6mm don't know why I couldn't figure that out the first time.

FYI, the Apls doesn't use ink. It is dry ribbon type cartridges and it seals the printed words & graphic with a clear, shiny one. A friend of mine bought one at CompUSA. I first saw them at Frye's. I think they were running around $350, but I don't recall what model it was. Later~~

Dear Jacqueline, The C5 envelope in PM4 is the 6x9 size and works perfectly for a 1/2 fold card. (Maurice has politely reminded us that we would all know this if we'd bone up on our metrics, but most of us haven't:-) If you have any problem, post again.) Lynn

jacqueline, There is no provision for an envelope of that size. I saw a posting earlier about creating a rectangle of that size using the poster project and then taping the envelope to the page. They said it work fine.I do computer checks that way when I only have one left on a page.

Timothy, disregard my last post. This may not work. Went to clear the message, while I did some more research, and clicked the wrong button. Sorry, Frank 8-)> Good Morning, Glenn! Your're up bright and early this morning!

I need help for this isze envelope. 6x9 Would appreciate any and all suggestions. Warm Regards, jas

Timothy. You're right, no provision for making a place card. You might try this. Open a note card, top fold, wide. You'll get a workspace approx. 4" wide by 3" tall, with the fold on top. If you are going to use just the front, adjust your card accordingly to fit.

Well D.i.c.k.sie it certainly took long enough to find out your name. I think the cybercensor is going to have to take his #$%!py attempt at sensorship off.

Brooks, Please go to http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/features/printer-graphic/rev01.htm I don't know why there is such a difference in the pricing. Let me know what you think after reading this.

Glenn, sorry to have misspelled your name.

Thanks, Glen. My name is D.i.c.k.sie.

Type in you name one letter at a time seperated with a period.

Maurice, I wasn't clear about your message regarding my name. It's pronounced "Dixie" but spelled differently. If I understood your message correctly, you wanted me to type in the signs, so here goes. #$%!sie. Hope this is right. Thanks, DD

Use the 5371 Business Card under laser labels. It should be the same.

If you have decreased your fonts to a size small enough to eliminate the scroll bar & are having trouble reading the small print, have you maximized the program by using the center button in the upper right corner of the screen?

Those of you having trouble downloading the Printmaster patch (or anything else) might try late, late night or early, early morning when there is less activity on the Internet.

Hi, I've already received sample printouts - they look great! Ute

I'm trying to make seating cards using Avery Mini-Folded Cards (3264). Is there any way to do this using PrintMaster Gold 4.01

Is someone really up this late. I just loaded Printmaster in my new computer and am quite pleased wiht what I see. It sure beats PrintShop all to heck!

Hi Glenn, Check out the Alps.com site directly and check out their direct sales prices and descriptions. The 4000 is going for $399; the 2300 for $449; and check out the features on the 1000 which is going for $349. There is also a $50 rebate in effect now that you can deduct from those prices. Each color of ink is a separate cartridge (no wasting of unused portions). They also have a "white" ink and "metallic" inks for the model 1000. You can request sample printouts and literature. Sounds interesting to me! Goodnight. }-) Brooks

Thanks Larry. When I double click the "Patch" notice nothing happened. However I typed in the address and did get the download page. It took 10 minutes to download. When I went to the "pmupd32.exe" file to install I got a dialog box indicating "corrupt installation detected". Any suggestions? thanks

Evening Dale…Double click on the “free PrintMaster 4.01 patch” at the top of this forum. This will take you to the download site http://www.mindscape.com/cgi-bin/open?service/updates/pmaster4.htm, which will then give you the option of whether you want the Win 95 or Win 3.1 version. Click on the one that is appropriate for your current operating system. A window will pop-up (depending on your browser) and ask whether you want to save to disk and pick a “save to place” of your choice. Once downloaded just click on the exe file and it will self install. Enjoy and welcome to Printmaster user’s forum.

Has anyone successfully downloaded the 4.01 patch? If so how?

Hi Frank, if i remember correctly, you are the one that keeps getting disconnected...right? Well, it suddenly hit me. When we used to use the phone line (we now have a cable modem), whenever someone tried to call us while we were on the Internet, we would get disconnected. Could this be the problem? Any thoughts from anyone else? I tell you, cable modem is the only way to go, I would die if I had to go back to phone modem. Kristine

No IE40 yet. Couldn't cure my problem if it's in this cheapie modem. But your suggestion about a surge suppressor, Daisy, I don't have one for the phone line, caused me to think. (Yes, Glenn I do that occaisionally). Wonder if running my phone line thru my answering machine might be causing the problem. Snap! Too late to find a longer phone wire tonight, but will dig one up tomorrow and try it. Later, Frank 8-)>

I did try to change the numbers under print alinement. Is this where I need to be? If not how do I do it! Thanks again! Debbie

I know I've read this before, but I need help fixing it so that pictures will look like they go all the way to the edges on the front of a card, and how do you fix the inside so it looks centered on each side. This time I'm working on a half page card. Will it be different if I go to a quartered? Thanks!

Hello Juanita, Just select project type as business card the only choice you have to male is either tall or wide.

Well Frank now I am gitting some help in the IE department Daisy gotcha.

Hi everybody I'm new in this area and hope someone can help me. I have the printmaster bonus pack which has where you can make your own business cards but cannot find the Avery Ink Jet Business card listed. can someone tell me where I would find this information. I'm trying to bus the AVERY 8371 Business Ink Jet Business Cards. Thanks Hint: Need copys of those cute school pictures etc. Put them on Business cards to hand out to your friends and family-just right for the wallet or purse.

A combat medic once told me if its working, keep doing it. If it’s not working, stop doing it. If you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything. Were the programmers for PrintMaster Live! in the ‘Nam too? <g> Seriously though, THANK YOU guys (gals) for fixing our chat room... Larry

Hi Frank! You beat me to the answer by a few minutes. And your answer was even more "user friendly". That's me - "just the facts ma'am".;-) No IE4.0 yet? Have you tried unplugging your modem from the surge suppressor and plugging it straight into the wall jack? I read that sometimes the surge suppressor can cause interference to the modem thus breaking the connection.

Albert, something else you might want to do is scroll thru the chat room, before you post a message. You may find your problem alread answered. Next time you login, when you get in, note the address in the URL. Bookmark it, and use it thereafter. You've already accepted the disclaimer about your comments, language etc., etc., so you might as well take the shortcut. Later Frank 8-)>

Hi Michelle, if you want to learn all about scanners, point your web browser at http://www.cyberramp.net/~fulton/scans.html --- Maurice

What kind of trouble are you having? There are a lot of good people here who may be able to help if you explain what the problem is.

Albert, Welcome to the PM chat room. Need to know what kind of problems you are having, before they can be addressed. We are all users here, like yourself, and a pretty friendly bunch. We're not Tech Support. We help one another solve problems w/PM, and occasionally you'll find a tip or shortcut someone has discovered on their own. Lots of PM well versed people here. Post any of your problems any time, someone will usually have a solution. If you haven't already done so, the first thing you need to do is read your manual, and do some of the tutorials. I know, boring and time consuming, but......., as you learn the program you'll soon be answering questions yourself. Jump in with a question any time. Later, Frank 8-)>

Michelle- that's my name too. We just got this scanner. It' a Scanport brand Color SQ2030. Flatbed. From what I've learned - you definetely want a flatbed - better quality. Features - dpi - and how many colors it scans in.

Can anyone reccomend a good mid-price scanner? What features are the most important?

I purchased PMP version 4 and have had nothing but problems with the software . Need a lot of help on using this program.

Does anyone know how to convert PMG 1.0 files to PMG 4.0 format? I have lots of PMG 1.0 projects (my own) that I would like to reuse in PMG 4.0

I have a graphic and I'm trying to export it in PMG 4.0. But I want to change the extension to bitmap (.bmp) What do I do? Thanks

YIPPEE! The scroll bar is gone! However, now I am having trouble posting. One of mine never made it to the board. Hmmmmm! Later~

Linda, you may be right. But more that likely, someone @ PM or MS woke up about that time and decided they should do something about it after all the complaints. Later, Frank 8-)>

Hello Judy, While perusing the latest postings I did not see a response to your question. Thought I would just mention that IMO the easiest way would to just email her back and see what program she used to produce and mail your internet postcard.

a product review is available for the Alps 4000 at http://www.zdnet.com/cshopper/content/9702/cshp0017.html This is a combination printer and scanner priced at $699.

To the person whose name keeps getting censored: I didn't ever see an answer to your question about multi-page newsletters, but I have printed catalogs, handbooks, etc. up to 30 pages long. I usually find that my resources are low and the text starts getting garbled, so I have to nudge the text box on each page to correct that, but then it prints fine. What good would a 1 page newsletter be? How would that be different from a poster? That was silly advice they gave you! Lynn

Big Brother must be watching ... when I posted my message about the scrollbar - IT WAS GONE (the scrollbar, I mean <g>)!!!!! Go figure ...

Boy, things are bad when even MAURICE is complaining! <vbg> After ATTEMPTING to read posts scrolling back and forth, (annoying as hell! - that WAS h--- in case the cybercensor gets it )I finally tried copying everything new and pasting it into Word (notepad would probably work). Then you can make the font larger if you want to make it more readable and it DOESN'T scroll off the screen! My eyes get tired enough reading all this stuff without making my font even smaller than it is already! Hope this helps someone out till they fix the blasted scroll bar. Maurice - I LIKED the Bold On Re-inking - thanks for all the tips and words of support. When my cartridge gets a little lower and I attempt it, I'll let you know how I make out. P.S. It's an Epson 400.

Frank, I look in on the chat line a couple of times a day. I have been learning Adobe Illustrator 7.0 and Corel Draw 8. Corel Draw is almost like Printmaster in lor of respects. Pretty Easy. I still like the ease of Printmaster. I love it! Glad you missed me. See you later and watch the cuss words. Chuck in Redding

Might just as well get my 2 cents in. HP 660C won't do it either. Maybe if I had IE40....... Gotcha, Glenn! Later, Frank }8->

Might just as well get my 2 cents in. HP 660C won't do it either. Maybe if I had IE40....... Gotcha, Glenn! Later, Frank }8->

I must be drunk trouble is im not drinking guess I better go to the store and get some beer so I can sober up. It's back.Thanks Larry now it makes me mad that I gave away my HP-694c It would print banners.Maybe not as pretty but at least it would print them.

HEY, you think you are having trouble with the sensormatic my entire poating disappeard. It was there and while I was surfing it disappeared.

Glenn, to my knowledge, none of the 800 series HP’s will print banners on banner paper. Sorry.... It's still literal cut and paste for us.

Robin…Was it you that had the HP 722 printer? If so, some model HP’s have switch on the printer that changes the position of the print head and adjusts the input rollers to accommodate the continuous paper roll. For the HP 700 series printers for instance you would 1. Slide the banner switch up until it clicks into position. (The banner switch is located on the left side of the printer output tray). The green light above the switch will turn on.2. Check that you have enough banner paper to print your banner. (You need a minimum of five pages in the stack for the printer to properly pick up your paper). 3. Carefully tear off the perforated edge strips from both sides of the paper stack, if there are any. Unfold and then refold the paper to make sure the pages do not stick together. (FYI If you use HP Banner Paper, there are no perforated edges to remove.) <g> 4. Remove all paper from the IN drawer, and then position the stack of banner paper so that the torn edge is at the top of the stack. Insert the stack edge-first into the IN drawer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper-width and paper-length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper. 6. In the HP 700 Series printer driver properties settings, choose the Setup tab. In the Paper Size box, choose either Letter or A4, select the Banner button, and choose OK. 7. Print your banner. After the banner is printed, if the Resume light is blinking, press the Resume button as many times as necessary to fully eject the paper into the printer's OUT tray. One sheet is ejected each time you press the Resume button. 8. After finishing, be sure to set the banner switch back down. The green light above the switch will turn off. FINISHED…good job!

Have been reading about the ALPS 2300 printer don't think I would want one Here is the bottom line at PC Mag.The Alps MD-2300 is an inexpensive continuous-tone printer, but you may be better served by an ink jet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-ppm legal-capable four-color Micro Dry/thermal dye printer. Resolution: 600 dpi standard, 1,200 by 600 dpi maximum. Tested configuration: $750 street OH, and they use ribbons instead of cartridges. Print quality varies. I can't imagine contending with 4 seperate ribbons. On ZD Net it says the Epson Stylus 800 runs it a close second for half the price.

April, keep in mind that if you print at 600dpi it will be slower and use more ink. I use it only on certain projects...but not on cards, etc. You just have to play around with it and see what is best for your project. Vicky~~

How come the Cyber Censors didn't scramble my last post? Go figure! Frank

Hi, Patricia. I bought my PMG Deluxe at Sam's Club for $37.95 and got 3 cd's. The program cd is purple, the Deluxe Art #1 cd is red and the Deluxe Art cd #2 is yellow. Did you get the one with 40,000 graphics or 32,000 graphics. I got the 40,000. Maybe that is the difference. I am learning so much at this site. I have to check in every day to see what's up. Thanks to all of you! Koleta

Hi, Patricia. I bought my PMG deluxe at Sam's Club for $37.95 and got 3 cd's. The program cd is purple. Deluxe Art #1 is red and Deluxe Art #2 is yellow. Does your box say 40,000 graphics or 32,00? There was both when I got mine and I got the 40,000. Maybe that is the diference. I'm learning so much at this site. Have to check in every day to see whats up. Thanks to all of you! Koleta

Hi All. What the #$%! is going on with the censor-matic lately? It #$%! seems that all lot of common words are really #$%! with no real reason that I can #$%! figure. Have we figured out what the #$%! is going on yet? Maurice, do you know what the #$%! is going on with this #$%! forum? I’ll bet the boys at Mindscape are having #$%! fun with us. What do you #$%! Think? <LOL in #$%! CA>

Hi Donna..I think I speak for all of us who ask and answer questions, you are most welcome, and thanks for asking about HP reinking. All of the HP 800 series printers are amongst the easiest cartridges to refill. Only the FIRST refilling on the black 51645A cartridge can be troublesome in that the original OEM ink and the refill are not totally compatible. By that I mean you will sometimes get some “foaming” and hence air bubbles and streaking during printing. Cure #1 is to rinse the cartridge out with water before refilling with non-OEM ink or #2 you print out a heavy black graphic or two to use up the mixed ink. Due to the nature of these cartridges you refill the black from the bottom and the colored from the top. It is best with ALL printers to refill BEFORE the ink runs out or shortly thereafter. The ink acts as coolant and when you get low (out) of coolant, the resistors overheat and breakdown sooner. This is why I recommend “topping off” your cartridges after 250 sheets (half ream) and how some folks get more refillings between replacements than others. Hope this helps and happy refilling (reinking).

Vicky, thanks for the advice. I have a HP 722c and I believe it prints 600 dpi's. It's new and I haven't learned all the features yet, but thanks a bunch :) Also, I read where someone recommended selecting a smaller font to get rid of the scroll bar. It worked for me. I use the IE 3.0 browser. April.

Hi #$%!sie & Frank, this is just stupid. #$%!sie would you please repeat your name so that we can judge what is so offensive about it? But please do it in this way 1. #, 2. $, 3.% 4.! That way is not just one word for the cyber censor to recognize. Thank you. Maurice.

Hi, Daisy, and Maurice. What possible word could be offensive that starts w/da, as in Daisy? The only one that comes to mind is damn. If the dweebs a PM find that offensive, too damn bad. P. S. dweebs, if you are reading, deep six the DAMN bottom scroll bar. Yes, that's a shout! Frank

Hi, the URL for that printer is http://www.alps.com. Maurice

Hi to everyone and thanks for all the great ideas.I have been reading the comments for a while now and feel like I'm ready to take the reinking plunge. I have an HP 820Cse. Any problems in refilling the HP cartridges, or anything I should look out for? Also, is it better to let the cartridge run out of ink completely, or keep the colors topped off? Thanks Donna :-)

Hi everybody, I hate to be a cry-baby, but this scroll bar is the pits. I wish they would do some vile things to the joker at Mindscape who is playing games with us and adjusting the line width so wide till the scroll bar shows up. It makes things a bear to read. This is just unnecessary torture. A couple of days ago that same joker gave us bold letters, now THIS! Maurice.

Hi Nicole....The screen colors are always more vibrant than what is printed. If, however, you are thinking you are printing red and the printed color turns out orange or purple or something else, then you have to check your printer manual to determine what to do. When installing my printer, I seem to remember going through a color alignment procedure. I also did this with the scanner set-up. This helped make sure the colors were as close to the screen as possible. If your problem is simply one of having a lighter printout out, there are buttons to click on to make sure the colors print darker. There are also changes that can be made to your printer setup. Make sure you are not printing in "Economy" mode, for example as opposed to "High." Every printer is a bit different. A good way to know how your printmaster colors will look is to print up a sheet using some of the colors you frequently use. This way you can have a better idea of what the printout will look like when you are selecting the colors yourself. There are many folks on this chat board that understand the inner workings of printers. For a more detailed explanation, give the name and model of your printer. I'm sure someone will respond with specifics.

Hi Nicolle, it could be that one of the colors on your tri-color cartridge is empty. It would check this in a systematic way. I would put a series of small rectangles on a poster page. I would give each rectangle a different color, like black, blue, red, green, yellow and so on. Then I would print that. It will be easy to find out if a color is missing this way. Save that poster for future use. Maurice.

I have a question, when I am looking at my computer screen when I am making something, the color sometimes is different when I print it out...... Any comments?????

Hi Chris, that question will ilicit answers loaded with product loyalty. From what I have seen of output quality, I recently saw the ALPS MD4000 demonstrated in a computer show. It print with dry ink at an unbelievable number of DPI, simply astronomical. I needed a magnifying glass to discern the difference between its output and a regular photographic print. But is the printer durable mechanically? I don't know. It prints on any ordinary paper. But how much does the ink cost per print? I don't know either. Check it out. Maurice.

Hi Maurice.Thanks for the info. I guess I have the right cd's. I have one that says program cd and one that says Deluxe Art CD. Thanks Patricia.

Bonjour Glenn, neither my HP 870 nor the HP 890 print banners on banner paper. Such printers should have a mechanical setting to tell the printer what sort of paper is loaded. Anybody has an HP printer with such a setting? Maurice.

Hi Patricia, if you have two Cds I think to have the complete PMG. One CD says PROGRAM and the other one says ART & PROJECTS. What do your CDs say? Maurice

Hi Chris & Renée, it is very easy to import your own graphics into the Art Gallery. Open the Art Gallery. Make sure all combo windows contain the word ALL. The search window should be blank. Click on FILE and IMPORT. Browse for the directory your pictures are stored in. Hold down the CNRLT key while you click on each file name. You can preview each picture this way. If you don't like it, just click on it a second time, but keep your finger on the CNTRL key all the time. If you have a whole series of pictures you want to import, still holding down the CNTRL key, drag the mouse over all the file names. The file names will be highlighted. Click on IMPORT. A new category called YOUR OWN is now generated (if you don't have it already) in the ART COLLECTION. If you now click on any thumbnail and then on FILE and PROPERTIES you can add keywords to that particular picture. If you find a thumbnail you hadn't intended to include, just click on EDIT and DELETE. Maurice.