As a long shot, you might check Tools | Macro | Macros for a FilePrint or
FilePrintDefault macro that could be hijacking the print process and closing
Word after printing. If you're in control of your computer (and barring a
freak virus), this is unlikely, so you might try reinstalling the printer
driver or checking the HP Web site for an updated one.

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"Latenote" wrote in message
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Each time I print a Word document, Word simply closes down completely.
The
document prints ok but anything not saved at the time of printing is lost.
Anything saved Word recovers when I reopen the program - which I can do
without difficulty.

This started a while ago. I wasn't aware of having changed any settings.

I'm using Word 2002, on Windows XP and printing to a HP Photosmart 7960
printer if that makes any difference.

Any help as to how I stop this? I've tried everything I can think of. Its
very frustrating.

Thanks