Erroneous Print Manager Err Msg: No Default Printer (101970)


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 Q101970

SYMPTOMS

If you try to set up a printer from deep within the Print Manager printer configuration dialog boxes, after opening Help, you may receive the following message:
No default printer.
Use Print Manager to install and select default printer.
You may receive this message even though you have a default printer installed.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, set up your printer before running Help in Print Manager.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Run Print Manager.
  2. From the Printer menu, choose Properties.
  3. Choose Settings.
  4. Choose Help.
  5. From the File menu, choose Printer Setup.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbprint KB101970
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