Thank you Peter and Ian,
Switching from the LaserJet 4250 to an HP800GL as the Windows default printer
seems to have solved this.
Interestingly enough, prior to this problem this PC would fail to open the
layout window in v. 6.5 workspaces. I looked at the Output Options Printer
and saw
Harold,
This is caused by a setting on your printer.
Two things can cause this problem:
1. You are using a Printer font, try changing it to a true type font
2. Try selecting a different Windows Default Printer
HTH,
Peter Horsbøll Møller
GIS Developer, MTM
Geographical Information IT
COWI