Table Borders May Not Print Properly in Internet Explorer

When you use Internet Explorer to print a Web page or document that includes borders, the border may print with a grainy pattern.

This issue can occur if the Print background colors and images option is set in Internet Explorer, and you are using one of the following printers:

• Epson Stylus
• Hewlett-Packard (HP) DeskJet
• NEC SuperScript 860

To resolve this issue, disable the Print background colors and images option:

1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu, and then click the Advanced tab.
2. In the Settings box under Printing, click to clear the Print background colors and images check box, and then click OK.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

For additional information about the Epson, Hewlett-Packard, and NEC printers, click the appropriate link: The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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