Writer 2: Print Jobs May Spool to 10+ MB Files (156471)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 2.0
This article was previously published under Q156471
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SYMPTOMS

In Creative Writer 2, print jobs may spool to very large files. This can slow down printing, or even halt the printing process entirely.

RESOLUTION

There are several factors to consider in the spooling of a print job:

  • Decrease printer dpi. The dpi of the printer affects the complexity, and therefore size of the spooled file.

  • Decrease color depth. The video driver in use affects complexity; higher color depths increase spool files.

  • Decrease complexity. Multiple stickers, backgrounds, and/or borders increase the complexity of a document spool file.

  • Increase free hard disk space. Hard disk space can be consumed by spool files. On machines with little free hard disk space, more complex documents may not print.
Creative Writer 2 creates very large spool files by design. Use the steps outlined above to avoid difficulties when printing.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/12/2001
Keywords:kbinfo KB156471
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