Appleworks only prints blank pages ( whether printer, PDF or Preview)

I am at the end of my rope.
Since updating to 10.4.7, none of my Appleworks database pages work properly. The one that has customer’s special orders in it prints, previews and pdfs only blank pages.
The Appleworks database we use to place vendor orders will only print from preview. No direct-to-printer or pdfs will work.
Both databases reside on the a MacBook Pro in the front of the store. From that location:
1. Won’t print anything but blank pages
2. Won’t preview anything but blank pages
3. Won’t PDF anything but blank pages
I transferred the database to the G4 PowerBook in the back office. Same story, in all cases. It is also running 10.4.7.
We are using Appleworks 6.2.9...the same version we’ve used since its release.
I’ve trashed both the prefs and the p.list. Still nothing.
Our customer and vendor files are critical to operation of the business...we simply have to get them out. HELP!
MacBook Pro, G4 PowerBook, G4 tower Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Hello paperqueen,
In the first place-
Can you print a newly created WP document of AW6 in problem machines under OSX10.4.7?
Can you print a newly created DB document of AW6 in problem machines under OSX10.4.7?
The common factors in the two machines are not limited to OSX10.4.7.
* Problem DB is in common.
* User account problem may be in common. (e.g. certain customization in common)
So it is really an important test to create a new user account and check whether problem persists in the new user account. I repeat this because you seem not have done it in spite of Yvan's suggestion.
Also if the problems have occured since 10.4.7 update, re-applying Combo 10.4.7 updater (after repairing permissions) may clear things up.
Anyway, if you're using any input method, the following thread may be relevant:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=455765&tstart=0
Also it has been reported in Japanese Apple Discussions board that OSX10.4.7 introduced new problem in printing, that is if file name contains Japanese character, print to PostScript printer should fail. (PostScript error should occur)
So, if your file name contains, e.g. non-ASCII character, this might be relevant.
Good luck,
H
Mac OS 9.1.x

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