Print Manager Reports "Printer Out of Paper" on Serial Port (101869)
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
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q101869 SYMPTOMS
The following error conditions cause a "Printer out of paper" message
when your printer is connected to a serial port:
- The printing device is out of paper.
- The printing device is offline.
- The printing device is switched off.
- The cable to the printing device is disconnected.
CAUSE
When you print to a serial port, there is only one error condition
available (time-out). In a serial connection, there are no status lines
available to inform Windows NT as to which specific problem exists (as
do parallel ports). Therefore, Windows NT defaults to "Printer out of
paper" with serial printers.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 9/7/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb kbprint KB101869 |
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