Steve's patterns

[bhenr99]

When I download them to copy the print is real black, but the the patterns are a real - real light gray. Anyone having same problem?

Bob

[Danny]

Don't have the problem your referring to.  Most of Steve's patterns show the outline in a GRAY tone, but when I print them they come out with a darker line.  Danny  :+}

[Becky]

That's the way they're supposed to be.  It is easier to cut when there is a black line instead of a large blob of black.  It also uses a lot less ink to print.  Using gray as the fill color makes it easier to keep track of what is part of the project and what is waste.

[Russ C]

Becky is right, it is the way they're supposed to be. 

[bhenr99]

My patterns are so light it is hard to make them out to cut.

[Merlin]

Ever thought it might be a printer setting...have you checked them. Just a though....

***Merlin***

[tas2181]

If the patterns are showing up on the screen correctly, it probably is a printer problem. Ink cartridge low on ink or toner, or print head needs cleaning. Try printing a document and see if you get the same results.
It may help if we knew what type of printer you are using.

[bhenr99]

The color print of first page comes out great and any black wording is good. It just is the pattern itself that is so light. I have a Canon mx892 all in one printer.

Bob

[tas2181]

I did a little looking and found that your printer uses 2 black ink cartridges. One is used to mix with the color cartridges to create black when printing in color. The other is a pigment based cartridge that is used only to print black/greyscale images and documents. (I used to have a Canon printer that used the same thing.)
Try printing just a page with a greyscale image and set your printing preferences/properties to greyscale and see if that makes a difference. Make sure your not printing in draft mode.
If these things make no difference, I am at a loss to what is happening.