Writer/Artist: Using Manual Feed on a Panasonic KX-P2123 (126773)


The information in this article applies to:

  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Creative Writer
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1a
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1a
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q126773

SYMPTOMS

When you print from Creative Writer or Fine Artist to a Panasonic KX-P2123 or similar printer, using Manual Feed, the computer does not alert you when it is time to insert paper into the printer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to Windows 95, or if you're using Windows 3.x, use the following steps:
  1. When you are running Creative Writer, click the Print Toaster, then click the left-hand Print Toaster, then click Next.
  2. Press CTRL+ESC on the keyboard, which brings up your Windows Task List.
  3. Click Print Manager, then click Switch To.
  4. Feed the paper into the printer and click the OK button.
After following these steps, your document should print successfully.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Creative Writer and Fine Artist for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.1a. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/15/2005
Keywords:KB126773
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