Published Reports Display/Print Incorrectly

We use Crystal Reports 8.5 to create reports. The reports display and print correctly in Crystal Reports; however, when we publish the reports to be view via HTTP using Crystal Enterprise 8's publishing wizard, the reports do not display or print correctly in the web browser. Crystal Enterprise 8 is running on a Windows 2000 server with Sp4.
Any Ideas?
Thanks

Hi James,
Please check if you are using supported version of the web browser. Apart from this, java is also a big concern. You must use the compatible version of java.
Please try using different viewers.
For further queries, please do post this forum at BI Platform
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Jay.

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