Writer 2: "The Printer Could Not Be Found" Error Message (156613)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 2.0
This article was previously published under Q156613
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SYMPTOMS

If you try to print from within Creative Writer 2, you may receive the following error:
The printer could not be found.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if you change and remove the current printer while Creative Writer 2 is open.

Creative Writer defaults to the printer selected the first time you print from within the program. If you try to print to another printer within Creative Writer 2 after removing or renaming the printer driver, you may also get this error message.

RESOLUTION

Use one of the following solutions.

Solution A

Open a new document:

  1. Click the File folder icon, then click New Project.
  2. Confirm to save changes if you desire.

Solution B

Close and reopen Creative Writer:

  1. Click the File folder icon, then click Quit.
  2. Confirm to save changes if you desire.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/12/2001
Keywords:kbhowto KB156613
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