GP Fault Printing a File in CorelDRAW (132757)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q132757

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print a document in CorelDRAW version 4.0, you may receive a general protection (GP) fault in Cdrgrfx40. In CorelDRAW version 5.0, you may receive a GP fault in Cdrgfx50.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the path to the printer contains more than 19 characters. CorelDRAW cannot handle a path of more than 19 characters to the printer.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
  • Use a printer path with 19 or less characters. For example, the path

    \\server123\printer (19 characters)

    works, but the path

    \\server123\printer1 (20 characters)

    does not.
  • Redirect an LPT port to the network printer share. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Printers.
    • Use the right mouse button to click the printer icon, then click Properties on the menu that appears.
    • On the Details tab, click Capture Printer Port.
    • In the Device box, click the printer port you want to redirect.
    • In the Path box, type the path for the network printer.
    • If you want to use this printer each time you start Windows 95, click the Reconnect At Logon check box to select it.
    • Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem usually occurs when you are printing to a network printer, but can also occur when you print to a file with a path of more than 19 characters.

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/10/2000
Keywords:KB132757
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