Unclear Error Message Printing from Windows NT Diagnostics (156214)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q156214

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to print to a network printer from Windows NT Diagnostics, you may receive the following error message:
Windows NT Diagnostics
Windows NT Diagnostics

CAUSE

You are logged on as a user who has insufficient permissions to print to the network printer.

RESOLUTION

To print from Windows NT Diagnostics, use one or more of the following methods:
  • Have the print server administrator or operator change your access permissions so you are able to print to the printer.
  • Log on as a different user who has sufficient permissions to print to the printer.
  • Change the default printer to one on which you have sufficient permissions to print.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows NT version 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:9/7/2001
Keywords:kbprint KB156214
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