ClarisWorks: Objects Created With the Polygon and Bezigon Tools Not Printing in Color (DR)

This information was provided by Claris Corporation on 16 March 1998, and incorporated into Apple Computer's Tech Info Library.
This has been fixed in ClarisWorks Version 2.1v2 and above.

When printing to color printers, such as the Hewlett Packard DeskJet 1200C, objects created with the polygon or Bezigon tools may not print in color, but instead may print as black-filled objects.

This is a known bug with the LaserWriter 8.x driver. It is not specific to the HP DeskJet 1200c. The objects will print in color as well as black. The issue is that the fill color becomes the same as the pen color (which is usually black).

If you are unable to obtain the 2.1v2 update to ClarisWorks, a suggested workaround is to print using the Apple LaserWriter 7.2 driver. Or try applying the pen color that you actually want as the fill color. It won't look right on the screen, but it should print with the fill color you want.
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012