Err Msg: Error writing to LPT1: (104180)
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 Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q104180 SYMPTOMS
The following error message may appear when trying to print under
Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server:
Error writing to LPT1:
The system cannot find the file specified.
Do you wish to retry or cancel the job?
NOTE: This problem may occur with communications ports as well (COM1:
for example).
CAUSE
The above error message may appear when the CMOS settings are not
correctly set for your local print port. Even if a local print port is
disabled in your computer CMOS settings, Windows NT still allows you
to install and share a local printer.
RESOLUTION
To resolve the error, activate the print port in your CMOS settings.
See your computer documentation for details.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/15/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprint KB104180 |
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