Access 2002 adding 3 blank pages after report(job sticker)

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Had problem since machine was upgraded to Win XP
doesn't show extra pages in design view only in print preview
any suggestions on how to get rid of extra pages
 
HNGlad said:
Had problem since machine was upgraded to Win XP
doesn't show extra pages in design view only in print preview
any suggestions on how to get rid of extra pages
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Extra pages (should) mean that the total length and/or width of the report
sections are too large for the margins and paper size currently being used. It
*is* the sections that take up the room and not just where you might have placed
controls.

Try temporarily setting the background colors of each section to different
shades and see what colors show up on the extra pages. That should provide a
clue as to what the problem. Sections that are too long will show up as colored
bands across the top of the extra pages. Sections that are too wide will
produce colored bands on the left side of the extra pages.

The new printer driver for XP might have affected the default margins settings
for the printer you are using. Otherwise WinXP should not really be a factor.
 
If the blank pages occur "after" the report, then the first thing to check out is your
printer driver.
XP requires the very latest printer drivers. In my experience, it usually doesn't
effect popular "basic" ink jet printers, but usually larger "office type" volume
printers... but that's not written in stone. Get the latest drivers, and then that can be
removed from the equation...

Have you tested the report on other printers? With what result?

Also, if there are any hidden or empty subreports, remove them (backup your original
report!) and see if that makes a difference.

Also, remove any ForceNewPage Before or After Sections that you may have in the report
sections, and test that.

(If blank pages occur on "every other page", recheck your report margins, and printer
margin minimum limits.)
 
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