The collate option is probably set as the default for your printer setup. Go
into Printers and Faxes in Control Panel and check the properties of your
printer - uncheck the collate option if it is selected and your printer
should print without collating unless you tell it otherwise.

"dogmelissa" wrote:

How do I permanently uncheck the "Collate" box in the print window in Excel?

I am using XP Pro, Excel 2003 and printing to an HP LaserJet1020. My printer
doesn't hang on collate, but it takes a really long time to print with
collate on, and it's driving me crazy.

I use a lot of templates; can I save this function in the template files?
I'd rather have my print default to "not collate" but if it's a file-specific
thing and I can set all my templates to "non-collate" that's ok, too.

Thanks in advance,
Melissa