Snacfg.exe Uses Default Printer Properties When Adding Printers (172296)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT
This article was previously published under Q172296

SYMPTOMS

You are unable to define properties for specific printers when you use Snacfg.exe to add printer sessions. Snacfg.exe uses the properties of the default printer instead of the printer selected.

CAUSE

Snacfg.exe was not originally programmed with this functionality.

RESOLUTION

This functionality is included in the latest version of Snacfg.exe. You can now set paper size, orientation, and tray assignment.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server 3.0 and 3.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server version 3.0 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining this Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/15/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbenv kbfix kbnetwork KB172296
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