Remote Administration of DLC Network Printer is Not Available (118753)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q118753

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to remotely administer a Data Link Control (DLC) network printer, when you select the Settings button in the Printer Properties dialog box, nothing happens. Printers connected directly to a Windows NT computer can be remotely administered.

CAUSE

DLC network printing cannot be administered remotely.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1, and Windows NT Workstation and Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:kbprint KB118753
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