16-Bit and 32-Bit Printing Differences (101712)
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
This article was previously published under Q101712 SUMMARY
From the user's perspective, there is little difference between
printing from a 16-bit application and printing from a 32-bit
application. This is a useful feature, in that you do not have to
configure separate printer drivers for different kinds of
applications; you install and configure one 32-bit printer driver and
it works for all applications.
The only real difference in printing is that private 16-bit drivers
that come with 16-bit applications will not work, whereas private
32-bit drivers that come with 32-bit applications will. Windows NT
does not support 16-bit drivers. Some 16-bit applications include
additional printer support (for example, Microsoft PowerPoint ships a
Genigraphics driver). This additional support will not be available in
Windows NT until a 32-bit driver is created.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/20/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprint KB101712 |
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