Extremely Slow Printing from Word Processor (128413)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q128413
3.00 3.00a 3.00b WINDOWS kb3rdparty kbprint kbprb kbtshoot

SYMPTOMS

Printing from the Word Processor is extremely slow in Works 3.0.

WORKAROUNDS

Try the following possible workarounds:

  • Choose any menu, as soon as control returns to Works.
  • In Windows 3.x, in Print Manager, set Background Printing Priority to High.
  • Under Windows '95, adjust Print Spooling:
    1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
    2. With your right mouse button, click your printer, and then click Properties.
    3. Click the Details tab.
    4. Click Spool Settings, and then select Start Printing After First Page Is Spooled.
  • If you are connected to an Artisoft LANtastic network, you may need to change the Characters per Second setting for the server. Artisoft recommends a setting of 9600 for this. For information on changing your network setting, please see your network documentation.

    For additional information on printing from a LANtastic Network, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    127101 Slow Printing or No Output on LANtastic Network

MORE INFORMATION

The Artisoft LANtastic Network is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/25/2003
Keywords:KB128413
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