epson stylus 740

dieseldog

I have an epson 740 colour printer when I print a web page all the text is missing from the righthand side of the page any advice anyone.

boogiemaster

You could try getting the software to clean the print head, also test to see if the print head is out of alignment.
That should do the trick, if not read the manual or visit Epsom web site

ManAtHome

When the Print dialog comes up, select Properties, go to Layout and tick 'Fit To Page'.

dieseldog

I have clicked the fit to page button it looks as though there is about 1 inch of text missing from the right hand side of the page.

djohn2002uk

Nothing to do with the printer, problem lies with Internet Explorer. It doesn't happen normally if you use Firefox but there is a workaround for IE, I'll just try and find it.

Altarf

A common problem with IE. Use Firefox instead, it shrinks the webpage to fit the paper.

Martin100

Altarf wrote:

A common problem with IE. Use Firefox instead, it shrinks the webpage to fit the paper.

I have a feeling that as stated previously this is an IE problem. I get this with my Epson C86 printer so its nothing new. In Internet Explorer, try changing the File_Page setup_to Landscape. That works for me.

Regards,
Martin

dieseldog

What are the advantages of firefox over IE?

ManAtHome

I read somewhere that it's worth a try reducing the right margin to 0 before printing - this is supposed to 'redraw' the printed page (will adjust the 0 to whatever the minimum is for you printer). You need to do this from Print Preview, using the Page Setup button (top left, next to the 'Print..' button).

For me, main advantages of firefox (apart from printing..) is tabbed browsing, better popup blocking, and download history.

MattOsprey

dieseldog wrote:

What are the advantages of firefox over IE?

Much more fun. Less chance of being attacked (mainly because it's not as big as IE so the hacks stick to IE). Very small program and very easy to use. You can customise you theme (back/forward buttons homepage button etc).

Altarf

dieseldog wrote:

What are the advantages of firefox over IE?

Small, quick, free, useful features that IE is missing (such as printing what you can see), and with free addins like this http://adblock.mozdev.org/

Downsides. The only one I have found is that some banking websites which require an ActiveX addin, won't work. But since you can't rid yourself of IE, it is always there if you need it.