OpenOffice Writer: pictures are not printed - what to do?
OpenOffice is one of the most popular alternatives to Microsoft Office. If your images are not printed in OpenOffice, this may be due to the fact that this function is not yet activated or you need an update. We explain how to fix the problem in this guide.
Images are not printed in the OpenOffice Writer - you can do that
Follow the tips below so that you can print your images properly again using the OpenOffice Writer.
- Start the Writer and open the "Options" above via "Tools". Then click on "OpenOffice Writer" on the left so that the menu bar is expanded. Finally, under "Print", make sure that the option "Images and Objects" is activated under "Content".
- The picture must be properly inserted into the document. To do this, select the option "Insert"> "Image"> "From file". Avoid dragging and dropping the image into the document, as this simply creates a link.
- You can try to delete the graphic and reinsert it (as described above). If you have the file from the Internet, download it again and then insert it into the Writer.
- Try printing the file as a PDF file. You can easily save the document as a PDF by clicking the icon at the top of the printer. Then open it with a PDF tool such as Adobe Reader and print the file using this program.
- In general, you should make sure that you have the latest version of the OpenOffice Writer. You can do this via "Help"> "Check for updates". Alternatively, you can always find the latest version for download at CHIP.
OpenOffice Writer: Possible problems printing images
- There may also be an error in the communication between the printer and the PC. Therefore, test whether the printer can print at all. You can order any text document for this.
- If the printer does not respond, you should make sure under "Control Panel" and "Printer" that the respective printer is marked with "Ready".
- However, if it says "Offline", the printer is either switched off or there is a communication problem.
- In another practical tip you will find the most common solutions if your printer does not print.