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Print preview shows gridlines correctly after each row. Print-out shows gridlines only every other row.
If your Excel print preview shows gridlines correctly after each row, but the print-out shows gridlines only every other row, there are a few potential causes and solutions you can try:
- Zoom Level: Sometimes, the issue is related to the zoom level in Excel. Ensure that the zoom level in Excel is set to 100% before printing. Zooming in or out may affect how the gridlines appear on the print-out.
- Printer Settings: Check your printer settings to make sure they are configured correctly. Some printers have settings that can affect how gridlines are printed. Look for options related to gridlines or cell borders and ensure they are enabled.
- Page Setup: Verify the page setup settings in Excel. Sometimes, the issue may be related to how Excel is set to print gridlines.
- Go to the Page Layout tab in Excel.
- Click on the small arrow in the bottom right corner of the Page Setup group to open the Page Setup dialog box.
- In the Page Setup dialog box, go to the Sheet tab.
- Ensure that the "Gridlines" checkbox under the Print section is checked.
- Also, make sure that the "Draft quality" checkbox is unchecked, as this can sometimes affect how gridlines are printed.
- Printer Driver: Update your printer driver to the latest version. Outdated printer drivers can sometimes cause printing issues, including problems with gridlines.
- Printer Compatibility: Some printers may not handle certain features of Excel, such as gridlines, correctly. Try printing to a different printer to see if the issue persists. You can also try printing to PDF to see if the gridlines appear correctly in the PDF file.
- Test with Different Gridline Settings: Experiment with different gridline settings in Excel to see if the issue persists. For example, try changing the gridline color or style to see if it makes a difference in how they are printed.
By troubleshooting these potential causes, you should be able to resolve the issue of gridlines not printing correctly in Excel. If the problem persists, you may give more informations or consult with your IT department for assistance. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.
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If your Excel print preview shows gridlines correctly after each row, but the print-out shows gridlines only every other row, there are a few potential causes and solutions you can try:
- Zoom Level: Sometimes, the issue is related to the zoom level in Excel. Ensure that the zoom level in Excel is set to 100% before printing. Zooming in or out may affect how the gridlines appear on the print-out.
- Printer Settings: Check your printer settings to make sure they are configured correctly. Some printers have settings that can affect how gridlines are printed. Look for options related to gridlines or cell borders and ensure they are enabled.
- Page Setup: Verify the page setup settings in Excel. Sometimes, the issue may be related to how Excel is set to print gridlines.
- Go to the Page Layout tab in Excel.
- Click on the small arrow in the bottom right corner of the Page Setup group to open the Page Setup dialog box.
- In the Page Setup dialog box, go to the Sheet tab.
- Ensure that the "Gridlines" checkbox under the Print section is checked.
- Also, make sure that the "Draft quality" checkbox is unchecked, as this can sometimes affect how gridlines are printed.
- Printer Driver: Update your printer driver to the latest version. Outdated printer drivers can sometimes cause printing issues, including problems with gridlines.
- Printer Compatibility: Some printers may not handle certain features of Excel, such as gridlines, correctly. Try printing to a different printer to see if the issue persists. You can also try printing to PDF to see if the gridlines appear correctly in the PDF file.
- Test with Different Gridline Settings: Experiment with different gridline settings in Excel to see if the issue persists. For example, try changing the gridline color or style to see if it makes a difference in how they are printed.
By troubleshooting these potential causes, you should be able to resolve the issue of gridlines not printing correctly in Excel. If the problem persists, you may give more informations or consult with your IT department for assistance. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.
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- Thank you for your help. Since the problem appears only in some documents, I have not tried updating the printer driver, but I have tried most of your suggestions. The PDF looked correct on the screen but still printed incorrectly. There is no regularity to the gridlines--sometimes they print after 1 row, sometimes 2, sometimes 3.
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