Lose transparency when printing a brochure on publisher

Hi Guys,
I have designed a brochure for my company in which i have used publisher and have used such designs in which i use fill effects and increase the transparency in order for a picture in the background should show through. on the screen in looks really good
however when i print it i lose the transparency, how can i avoid this?
any help is appreciated,
Joe

Hi
The object uses a transparentcolor for a line or fill. When you print to a PostScript or PCL printer, you may see the object olsing its transparency. You can print the transparency as it appears on
the screen to a color inkjet printer, and the transparency will be displayed correctly when you publish the publication as a Web site or send it as an e-mail message.
For detailed information refer to the article below:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/publisher-help/object-has-transparency-HP010147110.aspx
In addition check if the following tips help you:
http://www.bestprintingonline.com/mspublisher.htm
(Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice.
Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.)
Regards
Tylor Wang
TechNet Community Support

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