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Default Bizzarre printing issue: outlook DOC attachments

Here's my situation: Running Office 2003 Pro with SP2 installed. Only
Outlook is open. I'm not sure if this is relevant, but Outlook is configured
to NOT use Word for editing purposes. I receive a document from Hong Kong
with a Word doc attached.

When I double-click the attachment, Word launches and the document is
opened. If I attempt to print the document using File, Print, OK, an error
is immediately displayed saying "Windows cannot print due to a problem with
the printer setup. Try one or more of the following: Run a test page; Make
sure the printer is turned on; Reinstall the driver. Note that I have no
other printing problems with my computer or the printer.

Interestingly, if I attempt to print the document by using File, Print,
select another printer, change my mind and re-select the original default
printer, and click OK, well then the document prints.

The Hong Kong sender uses a Lexmark laser printer and A4 paper. I use an HP
LaserJet and letter-sized paper. All that automatic A4-Letter resize stuff
is working fine when the job actually prints.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.