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Message: “Cannot Print Web Pages” In AOL OpenRide or AOL Explorer

You may be receiving the message "Cannot print web pages" when using AOL® OpenRide® or AOL® Explorer for any one of several reasons. After trying the first solution, check to see if you can print the web page. If you are still unable to print, continue using the suggested solutions until the problem is fixed.

You may wish to print or save a copy of these instructions as this page may not remain visible as you go through the suggested steps.

Solutions


Set Print Margin

If the print margins are not set properly, it will cause the printer to generate an error when trying to print.

Note: Currently in AOL OpenRide the print margins cannot be adjusted.

To set the print margins in AOL Explorer:
1. Click the File menu, then clickPage Setup.
2. Under the Margins(inches) section, type0.25 in the Left:,Right:, Top: andBottom: boxes, then click the OK button.
3. Try to print the Web page again.

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Clear Print Spool

The print spool may be stuck trying to print another page. Clearing the print spool can often resolve this issue.

To clear the print spool:
1. On the Windows® taskbar near the clock, double-click thePrinter icon.
2. Select the print jobs in progress, then click the Delete button.
3. Try to print the Web page again.

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Last updated: 11-22-2009
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